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Bristow Group Inc (VTOL)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VTOL

Based on 217 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 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
217 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+54 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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 — 57% buying

118 buying90 selling
Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 90 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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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VTOL position: 33 → 31 → 34 → 45. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 28% new
106 out of 217 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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Value +18% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+17%
Shares
+2%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +18%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

22 → 33 → 31 → 34 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 31 → 34 → 45. 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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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 219 holders: 125 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 71 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 217 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VTOL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 2026 Q1, 118 hedge funds were net buyers of VTOL (45 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 90 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 48% of total institutional value in VTOL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +24 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 217.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

22 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VTOL
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 1 days 214 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 214 192 11.46%
13F Shares 29M 29M 1.96%
Total Value $1.25B $1.06B 17.76%
New Positions 43 34 +9
Increased Positions 73 66 +7
Closed Positions 21 19 +2
Reduced Positions 68 69 -1
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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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.
Top 25 VTOL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Solus Alternative Asset Management LP 34.74% 2,876,796 $118.9M
2 Fearnley Asset Management As 10.34% 696,001 $28.8M
3 Clayton Partners LLC 7.81% 287,620 $11.9M
4 Oceanic Investment Management LTD 3.17% 59,700 $2.5M
5 Kestrel Investment Management Corp 2.92% 129,700 $5.4M
6 CM Management, LLC 1.57% 60,000 $2.5M
7 Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 1.46% 1,067,500 $44.1M
8 Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC 1.14% 35,738 $1.5M
9 Van Den Berg Management I, Inc 0.95% 108,398 $4.5M
10 683 Capital Management, LLC 0.42% 205,000 $8.5M
11 Lee Danner & Bass Inc 0.34% 141,000 $5.8M
12 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.21% 39,996 $1.7M
13 Algert Global LLC 0.20% 410,059 $16.9M
14 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 261,549 $10.8M
15 Sage Rhino Capital LLC 0.19% 28,061 $1.2M
16 BankChampaign, National Association 0.18% 5,730 $237K
17 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.14% 23,231 $960K
18 Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. 0.12% 100,351 $4.1M
19 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.11% 20,395 $843K
20 Brown Advisory Inc 0.08% 1,281,911 $53.0M
21 Royce & Associates LP 0.07% 219,464 $9.1M
22 Fideuram Asset Management (Ireland) dac 0.06% 68,450 $2.9M
23 New Capital Management LP 0.05% 5,776 $239K
24 Perennial Advisors, LLC 0.04% 7,025 $290K
25 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.04% 32,340 $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 — Bristow Group Inc (VTOL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTOL?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 118 funds bought or added vs 90 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?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 217 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VTOL. 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 VTOL?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 106 out of 217 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.

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