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Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS)

257 + 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
↑ +54
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — KOS

Based on 259 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 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
259 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding KOS is almost the same as a year ago (+6 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

174 buying94 selling
Last quarter: 174 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 86 added to an existing one). Only 94 were sellers (60 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+56 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KOS position: 30 → 30 → 32 → 88. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
138 out of 259 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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Value +287% but shares only +28% — price-driven

Value
+286%
Shares
+27%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +287%, but actual share count only changed +28%. 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

46 → 30 → 30 → 32 → 88 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 30 → 32 → 88. 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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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 269 current holders: 171 (64%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 259 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 Q1, 174 hedge funds were net buyers of KOS (88 opened a new position, 86 added to an existing one), while 94 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 43% of total institutional value in KOS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +54 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 259.

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 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 · 80d ago
KOS
nan%
XLE
-10.8%

KOS outperformed XLE by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
KOS
nan%
XLE
-8.0%

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

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.

21 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KOS
257 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 257 205 25.37%
13F Shares 441M 346M 27.62%
Total Value $1.22B $314M 286.59%
New Positions 86 32 +54
Increased Positions 87 55 +32
Closed Positions 34 58 -24
Reduced Positions 55 87 -32
Total Calls 7 6 16.67%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.57 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

257 + investors

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 KOS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC 23.42% 20,678,033 $57.5M
2 Ballast Asset Management, LP 2.51% 2,028,059 $5.6M
3 GeoSphere Capital Management, LLC 2.48% 2,038,788 $5.7M
4 Monaco Asset Management SAM 2.07% 4,045,884 $11.2M
5 Gratia Capital, LLC 1.84% 1,500,000 $4.2M
6 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 1.01% 1,000,000 $2.8M
7 Gratia Capital, LLC 0.88% 719,800 $2.0M
8 Thomist Capital Management, LP 0.69% 927,209 $2.6M
9 Dalton Investments, Inc. 0.67% 250,000 $695K
10 Ostrum Asset Management 0.63% 4,008,525 $11.1M
11 Covalis Capital LLP 0.54% 3,162,820 $8.8M
12 Scientech Research LLC 0.32% 138,072 $384K
13 Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP 0.32% 8,419,986 $23.4M
14 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.28% 3,675,000 $10.2M
15 Cloverfields Capital Group, LP 0.24% 271,878 $756K
16 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.20% 700,000 $1.9M
17 Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 1,844,194 $5.1M
18 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.17% 20,051,601 $55.7M
19 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.14% 1,231,912 $3.4M
20 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.14% 272,272 $757K
21 CenterBook Partners LP 0.13% 891,474 $2.5M
22 Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 0.13% 18,307,718 $50.9M
23 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.12% 1,443,749 $4.0M
24 Purpose Unlimited Inc. 0.11% 1,000,000 $2.8M
25 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.11% 4,008,525 $11.1M
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 65% buying: Last quarter: 174 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 86 added to an existing one). Only 94 were sellers (60 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KOS holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 259 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% 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?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 138 out of 259 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KOS has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -8.0% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KOS has gained nan% vs -10.8% 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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