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TALOS ENERGY INC (TALO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +26
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — TALO

Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
244 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+49 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

147 buying97 selling
Last quarter: 147 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 97 were sellers (74 trimmed + 23 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new TALO position: 49 → 52 → 35 → 49. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new
136 out of 244 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -96%

Value
-95%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -96%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

24 → 49 → 52 → 35 → 49 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 52 → 35 → 49. TALO is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 249 current holders: 160 (64%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 244 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: 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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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

42 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: TALO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 249 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 249 225 10.67%
13F Shares 121M 123M -1.49%
Total Value $1.34B $30.87B -95.67%
New Positions 49 36 +13
Increased Positions 104 83 +21
Closed Positions 24 54 -30
Reduced Positions 80 82 -2
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 4 7 -42.86%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.4 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

249 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of TALO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 KEATING INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC 1.73% 443,638 $7.0M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.85% 87,661 $1.4M
3 MACKAY SHIELDS LLC 0.77% 1,329,097 $20.9M
4 Peirce Capital Management, LLC 0.23% 36,508 $575K
5 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.09% 30,830 $486K
6 SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.08% 11,987 $189K
7 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.06% 26,276 $414K
8 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.05% 422,069 $6.7M
9 DOLIVER ADVISORS, LP 0.04% 10,000 $158K
10 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.02% 59,076 $931K
11 Ethic Inc. 0.02% 63,454 $1.0M
12 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 55,800 —
13 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.01% 71,585 $1.1M
14 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 68,688 $1K
15 GF FUND MANAGEMENT CO. LTD. 0.01% 42,103 $664K
16 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.01% 608 $10K
17 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.01% 14,447 $228K
18 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.01% 17,450 $275K
19 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.01% 29,345 $462K
20 Perpetual Ltd 0.01% 36,176 $570K
21 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 33,414 $527K
22 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.00% 15,232 $168K
23 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 154,466 $2K
24 STRS OHIO 0.00% 35,200 $555K
25 Ares Financial Consulting, LLC 0.00% 186 $3K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 147 funds were net buyers (49 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 97 were sellers (74 trimmed + 23 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for TALO holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 244 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 136 out of 244 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.

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.