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VAALCO ENERGY INC (EGY)

172 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EGY. 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
↓ -3
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — EGY

Based on 168 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, 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 — 82% of 3.0Y peak

82% of all-time peak
168 funds currently hold this stock — 82% of the 3.0-year high of 206 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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Outflows — 13% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
25 fewer hedge funds hold EGY compared to a year ago (-13% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

79 buying92 selling
Last quarter: 92 funds reduced or exited vs 79 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 29 → 29 → 22. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 15% new
108 out of 168 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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Steady discovery — ~22 new funds/quarter

25 → 28 → 29 → 29 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 29 → 29 → 22. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 172 current holders: 118 (69%) 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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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% 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.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 79 hedge funds were net buyers of EGY (22 opened a new position, 57 added to an existing one), while 92 reduced or exited (67 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 48% of total institutional value in EGY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 168.

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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Company Profile: EGY

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

34 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EGY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 172 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 172 178 -3.37%
13F Shares 59M 60M -1.67%
Total Value $214M $241M -11.01%
New Positions 22 30 -8
Increased Positions 61 58 +3
Closed Positions 27 30 -3
Reduced Positions 74 73 +1
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 2 4 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of EGY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tieton Capital Management, LLC 4.00% 1,882,740 $11.9M
2 FIRST SABREPOINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 3.22% 1,400,000 $8.9M
3 Values First Advisors, Inc. 1.17% 354,860 $2.2M
4 MORGAN DEMPSEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.53% 183,188 $1.2M
5 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.46% 3,378,835 $21.4M
6 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.42% 206,817 $1.3M
7 Diametric Capital, LP 0.33% 202,339 $1.3M
8 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.22% 54,305 $344K
9 CSM Advisors, LLC 0.19% 1,221,296 $8K
10 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.15% 20,887 $132K
11 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.13% 982,497 $6.2M
12 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.11% 275,000 $1.7M
13 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.10% 81,205 $515K
14 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.09% 126,237 $800K
15 Cox Capital Mgt LLC 0.06% 14,420 $91K
16 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.06% 60,000 $380K
17 DOLIVER ADVISORS, LP 0.06% 39,590 $251K
18 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.06% 104,335 $661K
19 Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC 0.05% 31,072 $197K
20 FINANCIAL CONSULATE, INC 0.05% 66,900 $424K
21 Founders Capital Management 0.05% 15,000 $95K
22 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 134,066 $816K
23 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.04% 683,482 $4.3M
24 DDFG, Inc 0.04% 30,250 $192K
25 HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.04% 1,970,640 $12.5M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 92 funds reduced or exited vs 79 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for EGY holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 31 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% 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?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 108 out of 168 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.