Global Water Resources Shares Sold by Polar Asset Management

Hedge fund trims stake in Arizona water utility company

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:37am

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Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. reduced its position in Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GWRS) by 26.6% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The hedge fund now owns 438,858 shares of the utilities provider's stock, down from 598,298 shares previously.

Why it matters

Global Water Resources is a key provider of water and wastewater services in several communities in central and southern Arizona. The company's stock performance and ownership changes can signal shifts in the regional water utility market.

The details

Polar Asset Management sold 159,440 shares of Global Water Resources during the third quarter, reducing its stake in the company to 1.53% of total shares outstanding. Other institutional investors, including Handelsbanken Fonder AB and Redmond Asset Management LLC, have also made changes to their Global Water Resources holdings in recent quarters.

  • Polar Asset Management filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026 on March 19, 2026.

The players

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.

A hedge fund that has reduced its stake in Global Water Resources.

Global Water Resources, Inc.

A publicly traded holding company that owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in Arizona.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Polar Asset Management's position in Global Water Resources reflects broader changes in institutional ownership of the Arizona water utility company. This could signal shifting investor sentiment or strategic priorities around the regional water market.