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SEADRILL LTD (SDRL)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — SDRL

Based on 194 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 SDRL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
194 hedge funds hold SDRL 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.
〰️

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SDRL is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
🟠

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

104 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 108 funds reduced or exited vs 104 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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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 37 → 33 → 37 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
🔒

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 40% conviction (2yr+) ■ 39% medium ■ 22% new
77 out of 194 hedge funds have held SDRL 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.
💰

Price up while funds trimmed (+19% value, -0% shares)

Value
+18%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional SDRL holdings rose +19% even though funds reduced share count by 0%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~34 new funds/quarter

45 → 37 → 33 → 37 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 33 → 37 → 34. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 45% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 45% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 196 current holders: 89 (45%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — SDRL

In 2025 Q4, 104 hedge funds were net buyers of SDRL (34 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 108 reduced or exited (73 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 37% of total institutional value in SDRL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 194.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SDRL

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

Market Analysis: SDRL

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Company Profile: SDRL

Energy Oil & Gas Drilling

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.

37 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SDRL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 196 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 196 205 -4.39%
13F Shares 64M 65M -0.24%
Total Value $2.23B $1.87B 18.91%
New Positions 34 38 -4
Increased Positions 76 75 +1
Closed Positions 36 24 +12
Reduced Positions 79 91 -12
Total Calls 4 8 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 5 -80.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.62 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

196 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of SDRL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Packer & Co Ltd 10.43% 613,080 $28K
2 Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC 5.99% 2,449,565 $111.5M
3 Foresight Global Investors, Inc. 4.76% 161,105 $7.3M
4 Azarias Capital Management, L.P. 2.79% 136,645 $6.2M
5 Monaco Asset Management SAM 1.84% 219,671 $10.0M
6 MILFAM LLC 1.78% 40,000 $1.8M
7 Dockside LLC 1.62% 141,470 $6.4M
8 Hosking Partners LLP 1.28% 782,944 $35.6M
9 Hartree Partners, LP 1.05% 107,300 $4.9M
10 Tejara Capital Ltd 0.84% 56,319 $2.6M
11 Contrarius Group Holdings Ltd 0.82% 318,958 $14.5M
12 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.24% 30,434 $1.4M
13 THOMPSON SIEGEL & WALMSLEY LLC 0.17% 215,484 $10K
14 AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO 0.12% 30,999 $1K
15 ING GROEP NV 0.12% 434,513 $19.8M
16 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.12% 2,308 $105K
17 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.08% 4,961 $223K
18 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.07% 17,973 —
19 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.06% 6,875 $313K
20 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 0.05% 24,493 $1.1M
21 BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.05% 2,104,754 $95.8M
22 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.03% 4,967 $226K
23 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.03% 17,561 $799K
24 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.03% 6,000 $273K
25 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.03% 32,723 $1.5M
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 — SEADRILL LTD (SDRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SDRL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 108 funds reduced or exited vs 104 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 SDRL holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 31 of 194 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 SDRL?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 77 out of 194 hedge funds have held SDRL 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.