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Diversified Energy Co (DEC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — DEC

Based on 175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DEC 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
175 hedge funds hold DEC 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 — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+27% 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

107 buying70 selling
Last quarter: 107 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 70 were sellers (48 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~41 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 25 → 41 → 41. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year

■ 15% conviction (2yr+) ■ 46% medium ■ 38% new
Only 27 funds (15%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +30% but shares only +12% — price-driven

Value
+29%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +30%, but actual share count only changed +12%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

46 → 20 → 25 → 41 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 25 → 41 → 41. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Mixed cohorts — 15% veterans, 51% new entrants

■ 15% veterans ■ 34% 1-2yr ■ 51% new
Of 175 current holders: 26 (15%) held 2+ years, 59 held 1–2 years, 90 (51%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DEC

In 2026 Q1, 107 hedge funds were net buyers of DEC (41 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 70 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 35% of total institutional value in DEC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 175.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DEC

How many hedge funds hold DEC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DEC vs. share price

Market Analysis: DEC

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Company Profile: DEC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Diversified Energy Co (DEC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much DEC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 89d ago
DEC
-25.6%
XLE
-11.5%

DEC outperformed XLE by -14.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 44d ago
DEC
-17.7%
XLE
-8.8%

Since the filing became public, DEC outperformed XLE by -8.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DEC
173 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 173 156 10.9%
13F Shares 59M 53M 11.59%
Total Value $992M $766M 29.58%
New Positions 39 41 -2
Increased Positions 65 58 +7
Closed Positions 22 28 -6
Reduced Positions 49 37 +12
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

173 + investors

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

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Top 25 DEC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EIG Asset Management, LLC 100.00% 9,601,585 $139.0M
2 Tejara Capital Ltd 9.60% 1,669,831 $29.1M
3 Millstreet Capital Management LLC 5.76% 1,378,421 $24.0M
4 Artemis Investment Management LLP 1.02% 5,444,878 $96.6M
5 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.53% 302,058 $5.3M
6 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.43% 167,445 $2.9M
7 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.36% 94,134 $1.6M
8 Jupiter Asset Management Ltd 0.31% 3,168,559 $58.9M
9 M&G Plc 0.17% 1,759,706 $32.5M
10 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.11% 50,583 $882K
11 Purkiss Capital Advisors LLC 0.09% 11,463 $200K
12 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.07% 31,550 $550K
13 Man Group plc 0.07% 2,038,209 $37.9M
14 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.06% 22,606 $394K
15 Southern Financial Group, LLC 0.06% 12,144 $212K
16 Numerai GP LLC 0.05% 30,271 $528K
17 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.05% 15,731 $274K
18 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 123,455 $2.2M
19 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.04% 164,122 $2.4M
20 Glendon Capital Management LP 0.04% 17,009 $297K
21 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.03% 6,276 $85K
22 Sprott INC. 0.03% 53,000 $924K
23 Viking Fund Management LLC 0.03% 15,000 $262K
24 Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning, LLC 0.03% 3,000 $49K
25 Graham Capital Management, L.P. 0.03% 59,960 $1.0M
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 — Diversified Energy Co (DEC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DEC?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DEC 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 DEC?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 107 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 66 added to an existing one). Only 70 were sellers (48 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for DEC holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 42 of 175 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 DEC?

Mostly new holders — 38% entered in last year: Only 27 funds (15%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Diversified Energy Co (DEC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, DEC has moved -17.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -8.8% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), DEC has gained -25.6% vs -11.5% 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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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