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Bp plc (BP)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BP. 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
↑ +120
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — BP

Based on 1265 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BP 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
1,265 hedge funds hold BP 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+163 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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 — 53% buying

612 buying537 selling
Last quarter: 612 funds bought or added vs 537 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 (+82 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BP position: 102 → 144 → 155 → 237. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new
839 out of 1,265 hedge funds have held BP 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 +35% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

138 → 102 → 144 → 155 → 237 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 102 → 144 → 155 → 237. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,315 holders: 952 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 113 entered 1–2 years ago, and 250 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 1252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in BP. 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 — BP

In 2026 Q1, 612 hedge funds were net buyers of BP (237 opened a new position, 375 added to an existing one), while 537 reduced or exited (420 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 65% of total institutional value in BP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +120 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1265.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BP

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

Market Analysis: BP

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bp plc (BP) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BP 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 · 75d ago
BP
-9.0%
XLE
-6.1%

BP outperformed XLE by -2.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
BP
-3.5%
XLE
-3.2%

Since the filing became public, BP outperformed XLE by -0.3% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 13 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BP
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1247 1144 9.0%
13F Shares 383M 362M 5.85%
Total Value $17.03B $12.64B 34.67%
New Positions 231 155 +76
Increased Positions 365 380 -15
Closed Positions 128 104 +24
Reduced Positions 400 375 +25
Total Calls 36 32 12.5%
Total Puts 26 26 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.72 0.81 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Goodlander Investment Management, LLC 9.43% 579,945 $27.3M
2 Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC 6.26% 3,719,944 $174.8M
3 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 5.65% 298,462 $14.0M
4 Kahn Brothers Group Inc 5.18% 622,256 $29.2M
5 Long Focus Capital Management, LLC 4.46% 3,602,700 $169.3M
6 Abc Arbitrage SA 4.22% 676,595 $31.8M
7 Huber Capital Management LLC 4.12% 568,233 $26.7M
8 Ruffer LLP 4.05% 2,098,006 $98.9M
9 Immersion Capital LLP 3.81% 70,776 $3.3M
10 Pinnbrook Capital Management LP 3.67% 300,000 $14.1M
11 Transmarket Holdings LP 3.45% 135,883 $4.7M
12 Mondrian Investment Partners LTD 3.23% 4,599,385 $216.2M
13 Merewether Investment Management, LP 3.22% 3,541,397 $166.4M
14 Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc 3.12% 463,342 $21.8M
15 Encore Global Management, LP 3.08% 93,750 $4.4M
16 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 3.05% 186,626 $8.8M
17 Sound Shore Management Inc /Ct/ 2.63% 1,671,683 $78.6M
18 Altrius Capital Management Inc 2.55% 272,176 $12.8M
19 Corigliano Investment Advisers, LLC 2.06% 112,000 $5.3M
20 Butensky & Cohen Financial Security, Inc 1.86% 150,500 $7.1M
21 Compound Global Advisors, LLC 1.75% 1,200 $56K
22 Murphy, Middleton, Hinkle & Parker, Inc. 1.66% 76,412 $3.6M
23 Sharpepoint LLC 1.66% 59,318 $2.8M
24 Delta Capital Management LLC 1.60% 61,760 $2.9M
25 Wallington Asset Management, LLC 1.59% 255,246 $12.0M
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 — Bp plc (BP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BP?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BP 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 BP?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 612 funds bought or added vs 537 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 BP holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 1252 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in BP. 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 BP?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 839 out of 1,265 hedge funds have held BP 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 Bp plc (BP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BP has moved -3.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BP has gained -9.0% vs -6.1% 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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