The incremental increase is consistent with passive ETF rebalancing and does not signal activist intent. Monitor for any future 13D conversion if the stake approaches 10% or if ALPS begins engaging with management.
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Executive Summary
ALPS Advisors, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment for Western Midstream Partners, LP, reporting a passive stake of 37,364,470 common units (9.04% of shares outstanding) as of September 30, 2026. The filing shows a slight increase from the prior filing's 36,947,122 units (8.94%) held via the Alerian MLP ETF, indicating continued passive accumulation by the ETF.
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Key Facts
- ALPS Advisors, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 37,364,470 common units (9.04%) as of September 30, 2026.
- Alerian MLP ETF, a fund advised by ALPS, holds 36,947,122 units (8.94%) of the total.
- The filing is an amendment to a Schedule 13G, confirming passive investment intent under Rule 13d-1(b).
- The stake increased modestly from the prior filing (8.94% to 9.04%), reflecting routine ETF portfolio adjustments.
Financial Impact
No material financial impact; passive stake increase of ~0.10% of shares outstanding.
Risk Factors
- No activist or control intent indicated; passive filing limits read-through.
- ETF-driven ownership changes are routine and not predictive of company-specific events.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G/A Filing (Primary) | 0001398344-26-017978 |
| Document: 0001398344-26-017978-index.html | 0001398344-26-017978 |
| Document: 0001398344-26-017978.txt | 0001398344-26-017978 |
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Oct 7, 2026 20d ago | SC 13G/A | $45.82 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $45.31 (−1.11%) |
Aug 10, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $47.40 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $45.31 (−4.41%) |
Jun 25, 2026 17w ago | 8-K | $43.01 $46.58 | ▲ +8.30% | ▲ +3.81% | $45.31 (+5.35%) |
Jun 22, 2026 18w ago | S-3ASR | $42.98 $47.22 | ▲ +9.87% | ▲ +8.12% | $45.31 (+5.42%) |
Jun 12, 2026 19w ago | 8-K | $44.57 $49.43 | ▲ +10.90% | ▲ +7.64% | $45.31 (+1.66%) |
May 6, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $43.30 $46.74 | ▲ +7.94% | ▲ +4.11% | $45.31 (+4.64%) |
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