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Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — EGY

Based on 177 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EGY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
177 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 210 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding EGY is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

110 buying82 selling
Last quarter: 110 funds bought or added vs 82 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 23 → 45 → 30. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 23% new
105 out of 177 hedge funds have held EGY 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +10%, value -11%

Value
-11%
Shares
+9%
Last quarter: funds added +10% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -11%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

30 → 31 → 23 → 45 → 30 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 23 → 45 → 30. A growing number of institutions are discovering EGY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 182 holders: 114 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 44 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 176 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in EGY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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 — EGY

In 2026 Q2, 110 hedge funds were net buyers of EGY (30 opened a new position, 80 added to an existing one), while 82 reduced or exited (40 trimmed, 42 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 55% of total institutional value in EGY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 177.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EGY

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

Market Analysis: EGY

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

11 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EGY
176 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 176 189 -6.88%
13F Shares 73M 66M 9.85%
Total Value $363M $409M -11.37%
New Positions 30 45 -15
Increased Positions 79 72 +7
Closed Positions 42 29 +13
Reduced Positions 38 47 -9
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 5 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

176 + investors

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

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Top 25 EGY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 5.51% 3,300,000 $16.8M
2 Tieton Capital Management, LLC 2.68% 1,835,340 $9.3M
3 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 0.45% 4,220,795 $21.4M
4 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 0.42% 192,094 $976K
5 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.32% 206,817 $1.1M
6 Diametric Capital, LP 0.19% 351,314 $1.8M
7 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.18% 176,310 $896K
8 Liberty Atlantic Advisors LLC 0.16% 43,742 $222K
9 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.15% 55,423 $282K
10 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.09% 1,019,980 $5.2M
11 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.08% 275,000 $1.4M
12 Doliver Advisors, LP 0.04% 38,740 $197K
13 Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC 0.04% 35,826 $182K
14 Cox Capital Mgt LLC 0.04% 14,420 $73K
15 Financial Consulate, Inc 0.04% 66,900 $340K
16 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 151,451 $751K
17 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.04% 773,383 $3.9M
18 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.03% 2,293,020 $11.6M
19 Founders Capital Management 0.03% 15,000 $76K
20 DDFG, Inc 0.03% 30,250 $154K
21 Axq Capital, LP 0.03% 53,033 $269K
22 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.03% 134,119 $681K
23 Howard Financial Services, LTD. 0.02% 49,167 $250K
24 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.02% 60,000 $305K
25 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.02% 12,194 $62K
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 — Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EGY?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EGY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for EGY?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 110 funds bought or added vs 82 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for EGY holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 176 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in EGY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EGY?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 105 out of 177 hedge funds have held EGY 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.

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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