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Talos Energy Inc (TALO)

282 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in TALO. 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
↑ +25
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — TALO

Based on 283 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TALO 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
283 hedge funds hold TALO 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+51 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

161 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 161 funds bought or added vs 120 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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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new TALO position: 56 → 36 → 51 → 61. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 24% new
149 out of 283 hedge funds have held TALO 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 +41% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+41%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +41%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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

51 → 56 → 36 → 51 → 61 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 36 → 51 → 61. A growing number of institutions are discovering TALO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 288 current holders: 176 (61%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in TALO. 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 — TALO

In 2026 Q1, 161 hedge funds were net buyers of TALO (61 opened a new position, 100 added to an existing one), while 120 reduced or exited (84 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 46% of total institutional value in TALO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 283.

Hedge Fund Ownership: TALO

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

Market Analysis: TALO

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Company Profile: TALO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Talos Energy Inc (TALO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much TALO 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 · 75d ago
TALO
-5.1%
XLE
-6.1%

TALO outperformed XLE by +1.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
TALO
-8.7%
XLE
-3.2%

Since the filing became public, TALO outperformed XLE by -5.5% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: TALO
282 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 282 258 9.3%
13F Shares 123M 122M 0.57%
Total Value $1.89B $1.34B 41.39%
New Positions 60 51 +9
Increased Positions 100 98 +2
Closed Positions 36 25 +11
Reduced Positions 82 79 +3
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 2 4 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

282 + investors

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

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Top 25 TALO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Webs Creek Capital Management LP 8.28% 3,032,692 $47.8M
2 Sourcerock Group LLC 5.05% 7,949,403 $125.3M
3 Soviero Asset Management, LP 3.21% 408,000 $6.4M
4 American Financial Group Inc 2.85% 487,637 $7.7M
5 Keating Investment Counselors Inc 1.73% 443,638 $7.0M
6 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.85% 87,661 $1.4M
7 Mackay Shields LLC 0.77% 1,329,097 $20.9M
8 Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors, LLC 0.76% 300,076 $4.7M
9 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.63% 124,501 $2.0M
10 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.54% 618,856 $9.8M
11 OnyxPoint Global Management LP 0.53% 143,500 $2.3M
12 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 0.53% 496,596 $7.8M
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.41% 1,308,704 $20.6M
14 Atom Investors LP 0.41% 366,188 $5.8M
15 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.41% 455,152 $7.2M
16 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.30% 160,000 $2.5M
17 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 344,549 $5.4M
18 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.27% 92,963 $1.5M
19 Numerai GP LLC 0.23% 143,427 $2.3M
20 Peirce Capital Management, LLC 0.23% 36,508 $575K
21 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.22% 114,700 $1.8M
22 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.21% 399,501 $6.3M
23 PDT Partners, LLC 0.20% 214,408 $3.4M
24 Fulcrum Asset Management LLP 0.19% 75,274 $1.2M
25 Sciencast Management LP 0.15% 74,671 $1.2M
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 — Talos Energy Inc (TALO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TALO?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added TALO 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 TALO?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 161 funds bought or added vs 120 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 TALO holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 47 of 283 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in TALO. 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 TALO?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 149 out of 283 hedge funds have held TALO 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 Talos Energy Inc (TALO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TALO has moved -8.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TALO has gained -5.1% vs -6.1% 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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