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Vitesse Energy Inc (VTS)

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

Current Price
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — VTS

Based on 225 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VTS 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
225 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 244 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
19 fewer hedge funds hold VTS compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

101 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 111 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 — ~37 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 37 → 33 → 37. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 23% new
126 out of 225 hedge funds have held VTS 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

38 → 19 → 37 → 33 → 37 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 37 → 33 → 37. A growing number of institutions are discovering VTS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 232 holders: 133 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 62 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 224 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in VTS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — VTS

In 2026 Q1, 101 hedge funds were net buyers of VTS (37 opened a new position, 64 added to an existing one), while 111 reduced or exited (68 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 47% of total institutional value in VTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 225.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTS

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

Market Analysis: VTS

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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.

24 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VTS
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 1 days 224 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 224 230 -2.61%
13F Shares 22M 22M 2.17%
Total Value $399M $418M -4.57%
New Positions 36 33 +3
Increased Positions 62 60 +2
Closed Positions 42 35 +7
Reduced Positions 66 78 -12
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

224 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VTS. 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 VTS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 First Reserve GP XIII Ltd 100.00% 2,911,384 $45.9M
2 Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC 5.95% 1,935,698 $50.5M
3 Elgethun Capital Management 2.06% 938,964 $14.8M
4 Crown Advisors Management, INC. 1.30% 150,000 $2.4M
5 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 1.24% 1,586,924 $25.0M
6 Merrion Investment Management Co, LLC 0.66% 88,029 $1.4M
7 Norris Financial Group, LLC 0.47% 75,297 $1.2M
8 First Wilshire Securities Management Inc 0.42% 130,722 $2.1M
9 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.37% 162,206 $2.6M
10 Inlet Private Wealth, LLC 0.34% 89,250 $1.4M
11 Lee Danner & Bass Inc 0.31% 337,470 $5.3M
12 Atom Investors LP 0.15% 103,947 $1.6M
13 Argentarii, LLC 0.14% 29,145 $478K
14 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.13% 153,082 $2.4M
15 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.11% 57,576 $1.0M
16 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.09% 8,000 $124K
17 PDT Partners, LLC 0.06% 76,219 $1.2M
18 Beck Mack & Oliver LLC 0.06% 197,940 $3.1M
19 Oxbow Advisors, LLC 0.06% 44,197 $697K
20 Abel Hall, LLC 0.06% 20,540 $324K
21 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.05% 513,533 $8.1M
22 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 0.05% 16,424 $259K
23 Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. 0.04% 11,198 $177K
24 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 0.04% 40,708 $642K
25 one8zero8, LLC 0.04% 13,350 $211K
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 — Vitesse Energy Inc (VTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTS?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VTS 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 VTS?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 VTS holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 224 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in VTS. 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 VTS?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 126 out of 225 hedge funds have held VTS 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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