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W & T OFFSHORE INC (WTI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — WTI

Based on 163 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTI 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
163 hedge funds hold WTI 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 — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+41 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

103 buying67 selling
Last quarter: 103 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 67 were sellers (45 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WTI position: 26 → 25 → 26 → 41. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new
101 out of 163 hedge funds have held WTI 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 +157% but shares only +26% — price-driven

Value
+157%
Shares
+26%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +157%, but actual share count only changed +26%. 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

12 → 26 → 25 → 26 → 41 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 25 → 26 → 41. A growing number of institutions are discovering WTI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Of 173 current holders: 124 (72%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WTI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — WTI

In 2026 Q1, 103 hedge funds were net buyers of WTI (41 opened a new position, 62 added to an existing one), while 67 reduced or exited (45 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in WTI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 163.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WTI

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

Market Analysis: WTI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy W & T OFFSHORE INC (WTI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WTI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 65d ago
WTI
+23.5%
XLE
-5.2%

WTI outperformed XLE by +28.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 20d ago
WTI
-13.5%
XLE
-2.3%

Since the filing became public, WTI outperformed XLE by -11.2% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WTI
162 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 162 144 12.5%
13F Shares 71M 56M 26.01%
Total Value $236M $92M 157.07%
New Positions 40 26 +14
Increased Positions 61 42 +19
Closed Positions 22 16 +6
Reduced Positions 43 57 -14
Total Calls 5 4 25.0%
Total Puts 6 4 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

162 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of WTI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Huber Capital Management LLC 0.91% 1,730,223 $5.9M
2 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 0.22% 148,405 $532K
3 Scientech Research LLC 0.11% 38,756 $132K
4 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.11% 72,452 $247K
5 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.09% 235,576 $803K
6 CastleKnight Management LP 0.09% 1,520,340 $5.2M
7 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 106,570 $363K
8 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.05% 32,619 $111K
9 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.05% 72,115 $246K
10 Numerai GP LLC 0.04% 129,297 $441K
11 Voleon Capital Management LP 0.04% 478,705 $1.6M
12 TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.03% 74,501 $254K
13 ALGERT GLOBAL LLC 0.03% 555,970 $2K
14 AXQ CAPITAL, LP 0.03% 63,609 $217K
15 AIGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP 0.03% 29,875 $102K
16 Inspire Advisors, LLC 0.02% 83,957 $286K
17 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 0.02% 13,555 $46K
18 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.02% 154,474 $527K
19 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 328,808 $1.1M
20 ARISTEIA CAPITAL, L.L.C. 0.02% 232,342 $792K
21 Financial Planning Navigators CORP 0.02% 10,938 $37K
22 ACT Advisors, LLC. 0.02% 11,063 $38K
23 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 227,300 $775K
24 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.01% 5,138,105 $17.5M
25 State of Wyoming 0.01% 31,877 $109K
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 — W & T OFFSHORE INC (WTI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WTI?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTI 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 WTI?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 103 funds were net buyers (41 opened a brand new position + 62 added to an existing one). Only 67 were sellers (45 trimmed + 22 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WTI holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 163 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in WTI. 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 WTI?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 101 out of 163 hedge funds have held WTI 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.

Is it too late to buy W & T OFFSHORE INC (WTI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WTI has moved -13.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -2.3% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -11.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WTI has gained +23.5% vs -5.2% for XLE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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