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Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LNG. 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
↓ -28
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — LNG

Based on 1339 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LNG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
1,339 hedge funds hold LNG 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+129 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 51% buying

709 buying677 selling
Last quarter: 709 funds bought or added vs 677 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-125 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 133 → 173 → 294 → 169. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
787 out of 1,339 hedge funds have held LNG 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +54%, value -15%

Value
-14%
Shares
+53%
Last quarter: funds added +54% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -15%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

148 → 133 → 173 → 294 → 169 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 133 → 173 → 294 → 169. 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 23% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,400 holders: 886 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 186 entered 1–2 years ago, and 328 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 1334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LNG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — LNG

In 2026 Q2, 709 hedge funds were net buyers of LNG (169 opened a new position, 540 added to an existing one), while 677 reduced or exited (480 trimmed, 197 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 58% of total institutional value in LNG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -28 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1339.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LNG

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

Market Analysis: LNG

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much LNG 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 · 80d ago
LNG
+11.9%
XLE
+21.4%

LNG outperformed XLE by -9.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 35d ago
LNG
-1.5%
XLE
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, LNG outperformed XLE by -5.7% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

50 top-rated funds 22 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
6.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LNG
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1321 1367 -3.37%
13F Shares 190M 190M -0.28%
Total Value $43.67B $51.68B -15.49%
New Positions 165 294 -129
Increased Positions 522 489 +33
Closed Positions 206 133 +73
Reduced Positions 460 445 +15
Total Calls 37 38 -2.63%
Total Puts 29 28 3.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 0.74 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 LNG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP 8.95% 1,908,577 $456.2M
2 SeaTown Holdings Pte. Ltd. 8.71% 60,600 $14.5M
3 Sl Advisors, LLC 7.29% 17,425 $4.2M
4 Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. 7.15% 2,941,182 $703.0M
5 Fairview Capital Investment Management, LLC 6.52% 516,654 $123.5M
6 RR Advisors, LLC 6.38% 92,197 $22.0M
7 Cna Financial Corp 5.60% 56,000 $13.4M
8 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 5.35% 48,440 $11.8M
9 Bornite Capital Management LP 4.90% 163,060 $39.0M
10 ELCO Management Co., LLC 4.85% 47,015 $11.2M
11 Fwl Investment Management, LLC 4.70% 107,188 $25.6M
12 Beaconlight Capital, LLC 4.69% 55,621 $13.3M
13 Recurrent Investment Advisors LLC 4.47% 301,353 $72.0M
14 Thor Investment Management Inc /Oh/ /Adv 4.33% 29,088 $5.0M
15 Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc 4.07% 15,687 $3.7M
16 Hartree Partners, LP 3.82% 75,000 $17.9M
17 Harrison Street Private Wealth LLC 3.71% 11,014 $2.6M
18 CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3.61% 337,800 $80.7M
19 Delphi Financial Group, INC. 2.98% 25,220 $6.0M
20 Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC 2.95% 15,948 $3.8M
21 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 2.88% 78,695 $18.8M
22 Sourcerock Group LLC 2.67% 214,753 $51.3M
23 Zimmer Partners, LP 2.58% 469,000 $112.1M
24 Covalis Capital LLP 2.54% 188,557 $45.1M
25 Emissary Wealth LLC 2.33% 12,784 $3.1M
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 — Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LNG?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LNG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for LNG?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 709 funds bought or added vs 677 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 LNG holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 1334 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in LNG. 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 LNG?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 787 out of 1,339 hedge funds have held LNG 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 Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LNG has moved -1.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), LNG has gained +11.9% vs +21.4% 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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