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Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS)

261 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KOS. 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
↑ +7
Streak
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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — KOS

Based on 267 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KOS 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
267 hedge funds hold KOS 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+39 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

171 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 110 were sellers (66 trimmed + 44 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 32 → 88 → 51. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 22% new
148 out of 267 hedge funds have held KOS 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+34% value, -2% shares)

Value
+34%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional KOS holdings rose +34% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

31 → 30 → 32 → 88 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 32 → 88 → 51. 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 — 63% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 277 holders: 175 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 79% AUM from top-100 funds

79% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 264 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 79% of total institutional value in KOS. 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 — KOS

In 2026 Q2, 171 hedge funds were net buyers of KOS (51 opened a new position, 120 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 79% of total institutional value in KOS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 267.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KOS

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

Market Analysis: KOS

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Company Profile: KOS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KOS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 85d ago
KOS
+24.4%
XLE
+18.3%

KOS outperformed XLE by +6.1% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 40d ago
KOS
+3.3%
XLE
+1.5%

Since the filing became public, KOS outperformed XLE by +1.8% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KOS
261 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 261 260 0.38%
13F Shares 431M 441M -2.37%
Total Value $904M $1.22B -25.63%
New Positions 51 88 -37
Increased Positions 116 87 +29
Closed Positions 47 34 +13
Reduced Positions 63 56 +7
Total Calls 9 7 28.57%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.44 0.57 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

261 + investors

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

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Top 25 KOS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC 20.54% 20,678,033 $43.6M
2 GeoSphere Capital Management, LLC 1.94% 2,813,788 $5.9M
3 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.69% 2,008,153 $4.2M
4 Gratia Capital, LLC 1.45% 1,137,300 $2.4M
5 Gratia Capital, LLC 1.23% 963,678 $2.0M
6 Plustick Management LLC 0.71% 900,000 $1.9M
7 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 0.69% 1,000,000 $2.1M
8 Dalton Investments, Inc. 0.48% 250,000 $528K
9 Ostrum Asset Management 0.41% 4,008,525 $8.5M
10 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.20% 700,000 $1.5M
11 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.17% 202,013 $426K
12 Cloverfields Capital Group, LP 0.15% 241,789 $510K
13 CenterBook Partners LP 0.14% 1,314,526 $2.8M
14 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.12% 18,844,781 $39.8M
15 BWM Planning, LLC 0.09% 181,636 $383K
16 Sanders Morris Harris LLC 0.09% 71,000 $150K
17 Purpose Unlimited Inc. 0.09% 1,060,000 $2.2M
18 Axq Capital, LP 0.08% 337,762 $713K
19 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.08% 344,019 $726K
20 Numerai GP LLC 0.08% 440,088 $929K
21 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.08% 180,227 $380K
22 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.07% 4,008,525 $8.5M
23 M&G Plc 0.07% 7,409,687 $14.8M
24 Algert Global LLC 0.06% 2,490,698 $5.3M
25 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.06% 197,216 $416K
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 — Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KOS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KOS 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 KOS?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 110 were sellers (66 trimmed + 44 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KOS holders?

Elite ownership — 79% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 264 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 79% of total institutional value in KOS. 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 KOS?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 148 out of 267 hedge funds have held KOS 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 Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KOS has moved +3.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +1.5% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KOS has gained +24.4% vs +18.3% 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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