Based on 359 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NOG 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak
92% of all-time peak
359 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 392 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding NOG is almost the same as a year ago (-7 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
218 buying132 selling
Last quarter: 218 funds were net buyers (75 opened a brand new position + 143 added to an existing one). Only 132 were sellers (93 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NOG position: 50 → 34 → 49 → 75. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 63% conviction (2yr+)
■ 21% medium
■ 16% new
225 out of 359 hedge funds have held NOG 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 +38% but shares only +3% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +38%, but actual share count only changed +3%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found
54 → 50 → 34 → 49 → 75 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 34 → 49 → 75. A growing number of institutions are discovering NOG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 70% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 376 holders: 262 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 76 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds
50% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 355 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in NOG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.