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WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (WDS)

269 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WDS. 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
↑ +21
Streak
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — WDS

Based on 266 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WDS 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 (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
266 hedge funds hold WDS 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
+13 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 — 57% buying

145 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 145 funds bought or added vs 108 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 (+28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDS position: 38 → 50 → 33 → 61. 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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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 30% new
136 out of 266 hedge funds have held WDS 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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Steady discovery — ~61 new funds/quarter

49 → 38 → 50 → 33 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 50 → 33 → 61. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 53% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 53% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 269 current holders: 143 (53%) 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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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 266 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WDS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — WDS

In 2025 Q4, 145 hedge funds were net buyers of WDS (61 opened a new position, 84 added to an existing one), while 108 reduced or exited (68 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 54% of total institutional value in WDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 266.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WDS

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

Market Analysis: WDS

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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.

27 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WDS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 269 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 269 248 8.47%
13F Shares 25M 21M 21.88%
Total Value $399M $313M 27.77%
New Positions 61 33 +28
Increased Positions 89 96 -7
Closed Positions 40 42 -2
Reduced Positions 72 69 +3
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

269 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of WDS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 1.75% 107,005 $2.6M
2 HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC 1.61% 324,360 $7.7M
3 BAROMETER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. 0.55% 66,800 $1.6M
4 Trek Financial, LLC 0.44% 349,810 $8.4M
5 Steadtrust LLC 0.31% 23,000 $549K
6 Abel Hall, LLC 0.26% 50,581 $1.2M
7 Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC 0.23% 13,935 $333K
8 NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP /MA 0.21% 136,788 $3.3M
9 U S GLOBAL INVESTORS INC 0.21% 75,000 $1.8M
10 Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd 0.18% 4,500 $107K
11 Meriwether Wealth & Planning, LLC 0.16% 12,371 $295K
12 PKO Investment Management Joint-Stock Co 0.14% 69,000 $1.6M
13 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.13% 29,471 $704K
14 180 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.13% 46,563 $1.1M
15 SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC 0.12% 41,300 $986K
16 SUMMIT SECURITIES GROUP LLC 0.12% 40,500 $967K
17 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 0.12% 34,317 $819K
18 Cromwell Holdings LLC 0.08% 5,987 $143K
19 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.08% 26,692 $637K
20 West Family Investments, Inc. 0.07% 8,712 $208K
21 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.06% 24,927 $595K
22 Hikari Tsushin, Inc. 0.06% 35,381 $845K
23 Lester Murray Antman dba SimplyRich 0.06% 9,214 —
24 SYON CAPITAL LLC 0.06% 46,037 $1.1M
25 SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC 0.04% 9,866 $236K
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 — WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (WDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WDS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WDS 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 WDS?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 145 funds bought or added vs 108 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 WDS holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 266 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WDS. 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 WDS?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 136 out of 266 hedge funds have held WDS 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.