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Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)

187 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EGY. 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
↑ +16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — EGY

Based on 188 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EGY 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
188 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 210 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
7 fewer hedge funds hold EGY compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

118 buying77 selling
Last quarter: 118 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 77 were sellers (48 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EGY position: 30 → 30 → 23 → 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 18% new
113 out of 188 hedge funds have held EGY 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 +90% but shares only +11% — price-driven

Value
+89%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +90%, but actual share count only changed +11%. 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

30 → 30 → 30 → 23 → 45 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 30 → 23 → 45. A growing number of institutions are discovering EGY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 194 holders: 126 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 25 entered 1–2 years ago, and 43 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 186 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in EGY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — EGY

In 2026 Q1, 118 hedge funds were net buyers of EGY (45 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 77 reduced or exited (48 trimmed, 29 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 41% of total institutional value in EGY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 188.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EGY

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

Market Analysis: EGY

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Company Profile: EGY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EGY 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 · 84d ago
EGY
-14.0%
XLE
-11.8%

EGY outperformed XLE by -2.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
EGY
-7.9%
XLE
-9.1%

Since the filing became public, EGY outperformed XLE by +1.2% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EGY
187 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 187 172 8.72%
13F Shares 66M 59M 11.15%
Total Value $409M $216M 89.57%
New Positions 44 23 +21
Increased Positions 72 55 +17
Closed Positions 29 27 +2
Reduced Positions 46 66 -20
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 5 2 150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.67 0.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

187 + investors

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

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Top 25 EGY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tieton Capital Management, LLC 4.00% 1,882,740 $11.9M
2 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 3.22% 1,400,000 $8.9M
3 Values First Advisors, Inc. 1.17% 354,860 $2.2M
4 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 0.53% 183,188 $1.2M
5 Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /Ks 0.46% 3,378,835 $21.4M
6 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.42% 206,817 $1.3M
7 Diametric Capital, LP 0.33% 202,339 $1.3M
8 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.22% 54,305 $344K
9 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.15% 20,887 $132K
10 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 982,497 $6.2M
11 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.11% 275,000 $1.7M
12 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.10% 81,205 $515K
13 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.09% 126,237 $800K
14 Cox Capital Mgt LLC 0.06% 14,420 $91K
15 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.06% 60,000 $380K
16 Doliver Advisors, LP 0.06% 39,590 $251K
17 Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC 0.06% 104,335 $661K
18 Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC 0.05% 31,072 $197K
19 Financial Consulate, Inc 0.05% 66,900 $424K
20 Founders Capital Management 0.05% 15,000 $95K
21 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.04% 134,066 $816K
22 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.04% 683,482 $4.3M
23 DDFG, Inc 0.04% 30,250 $192K
24 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.04% 1,970,640 $12.5M
25 Hourglass Capital, LLC 0.03% 25,000 $158K
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 — Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EGY?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 118 funds were net buyers (45 opened a brand new position + 73 added to an existing one). Only 77 were sellers (48 trimmed + 29 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EGY holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 186 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in EGY. 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 EGY?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 113 out of 188 hedge funds have held EGY 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 Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EGY has moved -7.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -9.1% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EGY has gained -14.0% vs -11.8% 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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