Valaris Ltd (VAL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Valaris Ltd (VAL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VAL has moved -0.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.6% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VAL gained +17.7% vs +17.3% 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.

Valaris Ltd (VAL)

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

Smart Money Signals — VAL

Based on 338 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 VAL 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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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak

338 hedge funds hold VAL 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+12 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

154 buying214 selling

Last quarter: 214 funds reduced or exited vs 154 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-48 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 56 → 66 → 98 → 50. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new

188 out of 338 hedge funds have held VAL 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 +4%, value -25%

Value

-25%

+4%

Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -25%. 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

64 → 56 → 66 → 98 → 50 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 66 → 98 → 50. A growing number of institutions are discovering VAL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 359 holders: 234 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 49 entered 1–2 years ago, and 76 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds

51 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in VAL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	332	356	-6.74%
13F Shares	64M	66M	-3.19%
Total Value	$4.62B	$6.25B	-26.08%
New Positions	48	98	-50
Increased Positions	95	105	-10
Closed Positions	69	82	-13
Reduced Positions	141	116	+25
Total Calls	13	16	-18.75%
Total Puts	11	12	-8.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.85	0.75	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

332

356

-6.74%

13F Shares

64M

66M

-3.19%

Total Value

$4.62B

$6.25B

-26.08%

New Positions

-50

Increased Positions

105

-10

Closed Positions

-13

Reduced Positions

141

116

+25

Total Calls

-18.75%

Total Puts

-8.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.85

0.75

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

332 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VAL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Oak Hill Advisors LP	40.46%	3,905,782	$283.6M
2	Condire Management, LP	9.06%	1,067,010	$77.5M
3	Third Avenue Management LLC	5.99%	516,313	$37.5M
4	Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC	5.90%	1,413,542	$102.6M
5	Hara Capital LLC	4.52%	118,028	$8.6M
6	Lingotto Investment Management LLP	3.75%	2,411,493	$175.1M
7	Versor Investments LP	3.54%	23,176	$1.7M
8	Valueworks LLC	2.95%	194,983	$14.2M
9	Kintayl Capital LP	2.78%	96,422	$7.0M
10	Alpine Associates Management INC.	2.14%	470,349	$34.1M
11	Olympiad Research LP	1.61%	10,634	$772K
12	Soviero Asset Management, LP	1.56%	51,000	$3.7M
13	Eschler Asset Management LLP	1.46%	11,300	$820K
14	ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd	1.33%	996,450	$72.3M
15	AQR Arbitrage LLC	1.09%	1,049,607	$76.2M
16	Tejara Capital Ltd	0.96%	32,200	$2.3M
17	Platinum Investment Management Ltd	0.82%	45,956	$3.3M
18	Whitebox Advisors LLC	0.81%	850,696	$61.8M
19	Deuterium Capital Management, LLC	0.79%	10,000	$726K
20	Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd.	0.77%	104,946	$7.6M
21	De Lisle Partners LLP	0.72%	91,321	$6.6M
22	Deeter Investments LLP	0.69%	63,823	$3.2M
23	Hosking Partners LLP	0.62%	255,160	$18.5M
24	Yakira Capital Management, Inc.	0.58%	28,217	$2.0M
25	Marnell Management LLC	0.53%	19,075	$1.4M

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 — Valaris Ltd (VAL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VAL?

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

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 214 funds reduced or exited vs 154 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 VAL holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in VAL. 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 VAL?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 188 out of 338 hedge funds have held VAL 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 Valaris Ltd (VAL) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VAL has moved -0.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.6% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VAL has gained +17.7% vs +17.3% 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.

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Valaris Ltd (VAL)

Smart Money Signals — VAL

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (95% of max)

Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-48 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -25%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

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