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Precision Drilling Corp (PDS)

135 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PDS. 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
↑ +18
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
68%

Smart Money Signals — PDS

Based on 135 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PDS 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
135 hedge funds hold PDS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

88 buying42 selling
Last quarter: 88 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 58 added to an existing one). Only 42 were sellers (30 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PDS position: 17 → 17 → 22 → 30. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 25% new
68 out of 135 hedge funds have held PDS 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 +43% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+43%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +13%. 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

24 → 17 → 17 → 22 → 30 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 17 → 17 → 22 → 30. 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 — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 144 current holders: 90 (62%) 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 135 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in PDS. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PDS

In 2026 Q1, 88 hedge funds were net buyers of PDS (30 opened a new position, 58 added to an existing one), while 42 reduced or exited (30 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 68% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in PDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 135.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PDS

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

Market Analysis: PDS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Precision Drilling Corp (PDS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PDS 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 · 78d ago
PDS
-12.6%
XLE
+60777.8%

PDS outperformed XLE by -60790.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
PDS
-9.5%
XLE
+49709.1%

Since the filing became public, PDS outperformed XLE by -49718.6% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PDS
135 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 135 117 15.38%
13F Shares 8M 7M 13.38%
Total Value $789M $551M 43.15%
New Positions 30 22 +8
Increased Positions 57 42 +15
Closed Positions 12 14 -2
Reduced Positions 26 36 -10
Total Calls 7 2 250.0%
Total Puts 5 3 66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.71 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

135 + investors

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

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Top 25 PDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Aegis Financial Corp 8.52% 504,059 $49.5M
2 Spark Investment Management LLC 5.68% 24,000 $2.4M
3 Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC 2.61% 65,211 $6.4M
4 Hartree Partners, LP 1.74% 82,500 $8.1M
5 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 1.30% 487,434 $48.0M
6 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 1.30% 113,189 $11.1M
7 Encompass Capital Advisors LLC 1.03% 351,189 $34.5M
8 Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co 0.69% 151,800 $14.9M
9 MQS Management LLC 0.47% 7,026 $691K
10 Nicola Wealth Management LTD. 0.33% 28,000 $2.8M
11 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.33% 112,600 $11.1M
12 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.24% 13,078 $1.3M
13 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.18% 10,100 $991K
14 SIR Capital Management, L.P. 0.18% 19,078 $1.9M
15 Quotient Wealth Partners, LLC 0.17% 67,254 $6.6M
16 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.17% 30,353 $3.0M
17 Picton Mahoney Asset Management 0.14% 187,799 $18.5M
18 SIG North Trading, ULC 0.10% 50,800 $5.0M
19 Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC 0.09% 3,270 $322K
20 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.09% 22,178 $2.2M
21 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.08% 71,291 $7.0M
22 FIL Ltd 0.08% 1,030,815 $101.4M
23 National Bank of Canada /Fi/ 0.07% 751,763 $73.6M
24 Aristides Capital LLC 0.06% 2,809 $276K
25 Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. 0.06% 24,664 $2.4M
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 — Precision Drilling Corp (PDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PDS?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PDS 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 PDS?

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 88 funds were net buyers (30 opened a brand new position + 58 added to an existing one). Only 42 were sellers (30 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for PDS holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 135 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in PDS. 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 PDS?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 68 out of 135 hedge funds have held PDS 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 Precision Drilling Corp (PDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PDS has moved -9.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +49709.1% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -49718.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PDS has gained -12.6% vs +60777.8% 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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