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NOBLE CORP PLC (NE)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — NE

Based on 335 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NE 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
335 hedge funds hold NE 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+53 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 54% buying

183 buying158 selling
Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 158 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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Steady new buyers — ~57 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 54 → 67 → 62 → 57. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

51% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 27% new
172 out of 335 hedge funds have held NE 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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Steady discovery — ~57 new funds/quarter

50 → 54 → 67 → 62 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 67 → 62 → 57. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 11% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 350 current holders: 202 (58%) 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
38 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in NE. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NE

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

Market Analysis: NE

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Company Profile: NE

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NE
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 350 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 350 348 0.57%
13F Shares 123M 128M -3.99%
Total Value $3.47B $3.56B -2.31%
New Positions 57 64 -7
Increased Positions 142 157 -15
Closed Positions 53 50 +3
Reduced Positions 136 127 +9
Total Calls 9 11 -18.18%
Total Puts 10 13 -23.08%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.11 1.18 Neutral

Statistics: NE

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

350 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of NE — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hi-Line Capital Management, LLC 3.51% 227,589 $11.2M
2 Hosking Partners LLP 1.85% 1,051,899 $51.6M
3 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 1.18% 707,873 $34.7M
4 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 1.11% 33,845 $1.7M
5 Merrion Investment Management Co, LLC 0.79% 30,000 $1.5M
6 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.57% 1,157,475 $56.8M
7 Triasima Portfolio Management inc. 0.41% 55,225 $2.7M
8 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.19% 555,516 $27.3M
9 Drucker Wealth 3.0, LLC 0.16% 18,420 $904K
10 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.15% 2,796 $137K
11 Marex Group plc 0.12% 101,473 $4.5M
12 Paragon Capital Management Ltd 0.09% 8,915 $437K
13 VIKING FUND MANAGEMENT LLC 0.08% 15,000 $736K
14 Fruth Investment Management 0.07% 6,000
15 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.05% 6,900 $339K
16 CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. 0.05% 4,800 $236K
17 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.05% 55,800 $3K
18 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.04% 34,159 $1.7M
19 DUPONT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.04% 7,443 $365K
20 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.04% 21,670 $1.1M
21 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.04% 68,127 $3K
22 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.03% 15,462 $759K
23 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.02% 28,736 $1.4M
24 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 33,915 $1.7M
25 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.02% 56,401 $2.8M
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 — NOBLE CORP PLC (NE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NE?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 158 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 NE holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in NE. 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 NE?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 172 out of 335 hedge funds have held NE 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.