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SM ENERGY COMPANY (SM)

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

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -34
Streak
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — SM

Based on 325 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 SM 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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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
325 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 407 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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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
82 fewer hedge funds hold SM compared to a year ago (-20% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

174 buying227 selling
Last quarter: 227 funds reduced or exited vs 174 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SM position: 66 → 34 → 56 → 66. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 13% new
215 out of 325 hedge funds have held SM 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 -5%, value -50%

Value
-49%
Shares
-4%
Last quarter: funds added -5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -50%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

67 → 66 → 34 → 56 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 66 → 34 → 56 → 66. A growing number of institutions are discovering SM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 9% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 342 current holders: 253 (74%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 325 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in SM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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: SM

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

Market Analysis: SM

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Company Profile: SM

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

48 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
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Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 342 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 342 379 -9.76%
13F Shares 113M 119M -4.75%
Total Value $2.12B $4.21B -49.51%
New Positions 66 56 +10
Increased Positions 143 183 -40
Closed Positions 104 50 +54
Reduced Positions 142 148 -6
Total Calls 8 12 -33.33%
Total Puts 9 11 -18.18%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 0.92 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

342 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of SM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS INC 3.54% 1,168 $1.2M
2 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.99% 176,512 $5.5M
3 Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC 0.84% 74,323 $2.3M
4 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.66% 426,525 $13.3M
5 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.46% 98,166 $3.1M
6 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.44% 20,760 $647K
7 Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC 0.28% 20,609 $643K
8 SIERRA SUMMIT ADVISORS LLC 0.25% 55,288 $1.7M
9 Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. 0.23% 9,200 $281K
10 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.17% 13,402 $418K
11 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.16% 141,661 $4.4M
12 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.16% 46,199 $1.4M
13 INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES INC /TX /ADV 0.15% 15,417 $481K
14 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.15% 11,529 $359K
15 Investors Research Corp 0.09% 15,618 $487K
16 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. 0.07% 17,368 $542K
17 Kendall Capital Management 0.07% 10,786 $336K
18 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.07% 9,139 $285K
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.06% 25,091 $782K
20 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.06% 189,643 $6K
21 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.06% 103,578 $3.2M
22 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.05% 100,300 $3K
23 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.05% 16,481 $514K
24 Waldron Private Wealth LLC 0.04% 36,433 $1.1M
25 CHICAGO TRUST Co NA 0.03% 6,627 $207K
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 — SM ENERGY COMPANY (SM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SM?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SM 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 SM?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 227 funds reduced or exited vs 174 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SM holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 325 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in SM. 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 SM?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 325 hedge funds have held SM 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.