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Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

240 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NBR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — NBR

Based on 246 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NBR 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
246 hedge funds hold NBR 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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Fast accumulation — +56% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+88 new funds entered over the past year (+56% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks. The peak was reached in just 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

156 buying104 selling
Last quarter: 156 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (66 trimmed + 38 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 33 → 73 → 49. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 28% new
123 out of 246 hedge funds have held NBR 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

27 → 39 → 33 → 73 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 33 → 73 → 49. 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 — 59% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 257 holders: 151 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 75 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 242 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NBR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — NBR

In 2026 Q2, 156 hedge funds were net buyers of NBR (49 opened a new position, 107 added to an existing one), while 104 reduced or exited (66 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in NBR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 246.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NBR

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

Market Analysis: NBR

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: NBR
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 240 235 2.13%
13F Shares 13M 12M 8.23%
Total Value $1.09B $1000M 9.0%
New Positions 48 73 -25
Increased Positions 100 64 +36
Closed Positions 39 28 +11
Reduced Positions 63 60 +3
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 6 9 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 NBR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Miller Value Partners, LLC 8.85% 445,460 $37.4M
2 Hara Capital LLC 4.70% 106,029 $8.9M
3 Arlington Capital Management, Inc. 1.96% 37,429 $3.1M
4 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 0.94% 315,000 $26.5M
5 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.45% 414,599 $34.8M
6 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.37% 40,765 $3.4M
7 Islay Capital Management, LLC 0.35% 8,929 $750K
8 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.33% 24,002 $2.0M
9 Gendell Jeffrey L 0.26% 348,234 $29.3M
10 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.25% 21,500 $1.8M
11 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.24% 90,600 $7.6M
12 Nicola Wealth Management LTD. 0.22% 23,200 $1.9M
13 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.22% 13,244 $1.1M
14 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.20% 10,500 $882K
15 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.20% 133,745 $11.2M
16 Agp Franklin, LLC 0.18% 4,965 $417K
17 Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp 0.17% 15,000 $1.3M
18 Meeder Asset Management Inc 0.15% 34,994 $2.9M
19 Marathon Capital Management 0.13% 7,500 $630K
20 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.12% 28,541 $2.4M
21 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.10% 1,350 $113K
22 Invst, LLC 0.10% 12,565 $1.1M
23 Diametric Capital, LP 0.10% 11,447 $962K
24 Parallax Volatility Advisers, L.P. 0.08% 564,000 $47.4M
25 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.07% 9,359 $786K
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 — Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NBR?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NBR 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 NBR?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 156 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 107 added to an existing one). Only 104 were sellers (66 trimmed + 38 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NBR holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 242 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in NBR. 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 NBR?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 123 out of 246 hedge funds have held NBR 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.

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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