KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KNOP has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KNOP gained +16.5% vs -2.9% for XLE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)

53 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KNOP. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — KNOP

Based on 53 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KNOP than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

53 hedge funds hold KNOP right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Fast accumulation — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+13 new funds entered over the past year (+32% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

29 buying19 selling

Last quarter: 29 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (11 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 5 → 14 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 25% new

31 out of 53 hedge funds have held KNOP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Growing discovery — still being found

8 → 4 → 5 → 14 → 13 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 5 → 14 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering KNOP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 27% new

Of 55 current holders: 36 (65%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds

12 of 53 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	53	48	10.42%
13F Shares	9M	8M	3.03%
Total Value	$85M	$87M	-2.05%
New Positions	13	14	-1
Increased Positions	15	14	+1
Closed Positions	8	8	-
Reduced Positions	10	10	-
Total Calls	3	2	50.0%
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	0.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

10.42%

13F Shares

3.03%

Total Value

$85M

$87M

-2.05%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

50.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

0.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

53 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KNOP. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of KNOP — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	American Beacon Advisors, Inc.	100.00%	503,895	$5.1M
2	683 Capital Management, LLC	0.78%	1,480,000	$14.9M
3	Beartown Capital Management, LLC	0.76%	157,082	$1.6M
4	Beartown Capital Management, LLC	0.61%	125,900	$1.3M
5	FNY Investment Advisers, LLC	0.19%	43,288	—
6	Alpine Global Management, LLC	0.11%	72,500	$731K
7	Covestor Ltd	0.09%	12,905	—
8	Hartree Partners, LP	0.08%	36,380	$367K
9	DAVIDSON TRUST CO	0.06%	13,800	$139K
10	GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP	0.04%	67,434	—
11	EWA, LLC	0.03%	12,417	$125K
12	RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC	0.02%	1,335,435	$13.5M
13	Global Trust Asset Management, LLC	0.01%	2,000	$20K
14	OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP	0.01%	12,596	$136K
15	TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP	0.01%	293,100	$3.0M
16	Trexquant Investment LP	0.01%	77,226	$778K
17	XTX Topco Ltd	0.01%	29,366	$296K
18	TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP	0.00%	590,505	$6.0M
19	NATIXIS	0.00%	121,200	$1.2M
20	Jump Financial, LLC	0.00%	17,200	$173K
21	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.00%	17,905	$180K
22	Janney Montgomery Scott LLC	0.00%	63,777	—
23	Tidal Investments LLC	0.00%	70,151	$707K
24	ING GROEP NV	0.00%	19,800	$200K
25	Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA	0.00%	9,000	$91K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KNOP?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KNOP than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KNOP?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 29 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 16 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (11 trimmed + 8 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KNOP holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 12 of 53 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held KNOP?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 31 out of 53 hedge funds have held KNOP for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KNOP has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KNOP has gained +16.5% vs -2.9% for XLE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP)

Smart Money Signals — KNOP

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +32% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

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