Vermilion Energy Inc (VET) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)

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

Smart Money Signals — VET

Based on 161 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VET 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak

161 hedge funds hold VET 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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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+8 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

99 buying71 selling

Last quarter: 99 funds bought or added vs 71 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 (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 11 → 42 → 29. 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 ■ 16% new

103 out of 161 hedge funds have held VET 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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Value +71% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value

+70%

+4%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +71%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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

22 → 19 → 11 → 42 → 29 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 11 → 42 → 29. 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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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new

Entry-cohort mix of 174 holders: 128 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 28 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds

41 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in VET. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	161	156	3.21%
13F Shares	83M	80M	4.23%
Total Value	$1.14B	$666M	70.86%
New Positions	29	42	-13
Increased Positions	67	58	+9
Closed Positions	24	13	+11
Reduced Positions	42	41	+1
Total Calls	9	7	28.57%
Total Puts	7	8	-12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.78	1.14	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

161

156

3.21%

13F Shares

83M

80M

4.23%

Total Value

$1.14B

$666M

70.86%

New Positions

-13

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+11

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

28.57%

Total Puts

-12.5%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.78

1.14

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

161 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	LM Asset Management Inc.	21.37%	3,691,000	$34.5M
2	Aegis Financial Corp	4.82%	3,260,428	$30.5M
3	Drum Hill Capital, LLC	3.53%	369,535	$3.5M
4	Spark Investment Management LLC	3.30%	181,000	$1.7M
5	Flax Pond Capital, LLC	1.50%	137,700	$1.9M
6	Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC	1.32%	266,738	$2.5M
7	Penbrook Management LLC	1.18%	197,825	$1.9M
8	Albert D Mason Inc	0.43%	81,878	$761K
9	Intact Investment Management INC.	0.27%	997,500	$9.3M
10	Numerai GP LLC	0.21%	278,463	$2.6M
11	Tactive Advisors, LLC	0.18%	79,852	$748K
12	Kiker Wealth Management, LLC	0.16%	45,095	$423K
13	CoreCommodity Management, LLC	0.14%	74,356	$695K
14	Timelo Investment Management Inc.	0.13%	50,000	$468K
15	Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC	0.09%	181,154	$1.7M
16	Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC	0.08%	133,511	$1.2M
17	Mackenzie Financial Corp	0.07%	5,592,448	$74.2M
18	SIG North Trading, ULC	0.07%	406,820	$3.8M
19	Royce & Associates LP	0.07%	881,720	$8.2M
20	Fieldview Capital Management, LLC	0.07%	24,667	$231K
21	Hilltop National Bank	0.07%	32,730	$307K
22	Oppenheimer & Co Inc	0.06%	629,129	$5.9M
23	PDT Partners, LLC	0.06%	127,550	$1.2M
24	SIG North Trading, ULC	0.06%	343,400	$3.2M
25	Quantbot Technologies LP	0.05%	136,905	$1.3M

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 — Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VET?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VET 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 VET?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 99 funds bought or added vs 71 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 VET holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in VET. 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 VET?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 161 hedge funds have held VET 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.

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Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)

Smart Money Signals — VET

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (95% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +71% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

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