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BRISTOW GROUP INC (VTOL)

184 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VTOL. 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
↑ +15
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — VTOL

Based on 192 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTOL 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
192 hedge funds hold VTOL 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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Fast accumulation — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+38 new funds entered over the past year (+25% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

101 buying88 selling
Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 88 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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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 32 → 31 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 27% new
103 out of 192 hedge funds have held VTOL 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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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 22 → 32 → 31 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 32 → 31 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering VTOL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 193 current holders: 119 (62%) 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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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — VTOL

In 2025 Q4, 101 hedge funds were net buyers of VTOL (34 opened a new position, 67 added to an existing one), while 88 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 19 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 36% of total institutional value in VTOL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 192.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTOL

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

Market Analysis: VTOL

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Company Profile: VTOL

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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 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VTOL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 184 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 184 171 7.6%
13F Shares 28M 28M 1.22%
Total Value $1.05B $1.01B 4.21%
New Positions 33 29 +4
Increased Positions 64 66 -2
Closed Positions 18 21 -3
Reduced Positions 69 48 +21
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VTOL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Solus Alternative Asset Management LP 36.27% 2,876,796 $134.9M
2 Taconic Capital Advisors LP 21.41% 1,046,157 $49.1M
3 FEARNLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT AS 9.83% 641,401 $30.1M
4 Clayton Partners LLC 8.71% 255,621 $12.0M
5 KESTREL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP 3.63% 129,700 $6.1M
6 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 1.79% 1,170,000 $54.9M
7 CM Management, LLC 1.57% 40,000 $1.9M
8 GRAHAM CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.51% 36,328 $1.7M
9 VAN DEN BERG MANAGEMENT I, INC 1.00% 92,927 $4.4M
10 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 0.83% 587,364 $27.5M
11 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.46% 186,000 $8.7M
12 LEE DANNER & BASS INC 0.42% 141,000 $6.6M
13 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.29% 39,984 $1.9M
14 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.26% 279,669 $13.1M
15 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.25% 350,201 $16K
16 SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC 0.20% 22,465 $1.1M
17 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.16% 23,343 $1.1M
18 Diametric Capital, LP 0.12% 10,200 $478K
19 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.10% 219,464 $10.3M
20 BROWN ADVISORY INC 0.10% 1,307,856 $61.3M
21 DONALD SMITH & CO., INC. 0.08% 90,057 $4.2M
22 New Capital Management LP 0.07% 5,759 $270K
23 Summit Global Investments 0.06% 21,828 $1K
24 Perennial Advisors, LLC 0.06% 7,025 $329K
25 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.05% 32,390 $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 — BRISTOW GROUP INC (VTOL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTOL?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTOL 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 VTOL?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 88 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 VTOL holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 44 of 192 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 VTOL?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 192 hedge funds have held VTOL 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.