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KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -28
Streak
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Buyers last Q
37%

Smart Money Signals — KOS

Based on 195 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 KOS 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
195 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 264 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 24% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
60 fewer hedge funds hold KOS compared to a year ago (-24% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying

84 buying142 selling
Last quarter: 142 funds sold vs only 84 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~29 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 29 → 29 → 29. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
129 out of 195 hedge funds have held KOS 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 -14%, value -99%

Value
-99%
Shares
-14%
Last quarter: funds added -14% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -99%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

45 → 43 → 29 → 29 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 29 → 29 → 29. KOS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 71% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 202 current holders: 144 (71%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 195 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in KOS. 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 — KOS

In 2025 Q4, 84 hedge funds were net buyers of KOS (29 opened a new position, 55 added to an existing one), while 142 reduced or exited (85 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 37% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 40% of total institutional value in KOS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -28 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 195.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KOS

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

Market Analysis: KOS

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Company Profile: KOS

Energy Oil & Gas E&P

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

40 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KOS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 202 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 202 235 -14.04%
13F Shares 345M 403M -14.33%
Total Value $314M $30.16B -98.96%
New Positions 29 31 -2
Increased Positions 68 95 -27
Closed Positions 61 26 +35
Reduced Positions 96 90 +6
Total Calls 6 7 -14.29%
Total Puts 3 8 -62.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.14 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of KOS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC 23.42% 20,678,033 $57.5M
2 Ballast Asset Management, LP 2.51% 2,028,059 $5.6M
3 Monaco Asset Management SAM 2.07% 4,045,884 $11.2M
4 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.15% 653,420 $2K
5 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.14% 272,272 $757K
6 CenterBook Partners LP 0.13% 891,474 $2.5M
7 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.11% 4,008,525 $11.1M
8 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.08% 191,885 $533K
9 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.06% 352,132 $979K
10 Moors & Cabot, Inc. 0.05% 438,950 $1.2M
11 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 183,420 $510K
12 Ellevest, Inc. 0.04% 97,291 $270K
13 RWC Asset Management LLP 0.03% 292,513 $813K
14 Westhampton Capital, LLC 0.03% 25,000 $70K
15 Lexington Hill Partners, LLC 0.03% 20,000 $56K
16 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 0.03% 71,000 $197K
17 Raiffeisen Bank International AG 0.03% 700,000 $2.1M
18 R Squared Ltd 0.03% 19,365 $54K
19 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.03% 23,814 $66K
20 Walleye Capital LLC 0.03% 2,314,477 $6.4M
21 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.02% 300,271 $835K
22 Fruth Investment Management 0.02% 30,000 —
23 Old Port Advisors 0.02% 29,704 $83K
24 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.02% 5,857,655 $16.3M
25 SAWGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.02% 40,709 $113K
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 — KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KOS?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KOS 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 KOS?

Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds sold vs only 84 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for KOS holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 33 of 195 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in KOS. 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 KOS?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 129 out of 195 hedge funds have held KOS 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.