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Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)

161 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VET. 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
↑ +5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — VET

Based on 161 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 VET 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
161 hedge funds hold VET 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

99 buying71 selling
Last quarter: 99 funds bought or added vs 71 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 11 → 42 → 29. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
103 out of 161 hedge funds have held VET 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 +71% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+70%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +71%, but actual share count only changed +4%. 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

22 → 19 → 11 → 42 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 11 → 42 → 29. 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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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 174 holders: 128 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 28 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VET. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — VET

In 2026 Q1, 99 hedge funds were net buyers of VET (29 opened a new position, 70 added to an existing one), while 71 reduced or exited (47 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 52% of total institutional value in VET is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 161.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VET

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

Market Analysis: VET

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much VET 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 · 89d ago
VET
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XLE
nan%

VET outperformed XLE by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 44d ago
VET
nan%
XLE
nan%

Since the filing became public, VET outperformed XLE by nan% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VET
161 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 161 156 3.21%
13F Shares 83M 80M 4.23%
Total Value $1.14B $666M 70.86%
New Positions 29 42 -13
Increased Positions 67 58 +9
Closed Positions 24 13 +11
Reduced Positions 42 41 +1
Total Calls 9 7 28.57%
Total Puts 7 8 -12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.78 1.14 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

161 + investors

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

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Top 25 VET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 LM Asset Management Inc. 22.58% 3,157,600 $43.4M
2 Spark Investment Management LLC 9.44% 285,000 $3.9M
3 Aegis Financial Corp 6.06% 2,560,428 $35.2M
4 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 4.68% 369,711 $5.1M
5 Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC 2.11% 266,738 $3.7M
6 Penbrook Management LLC 2.06% 197,825 $2.7M
7 Flax Pond Capital, LLC 1.53% 137,700 $1.9M
8 Findell Capital Management LLC 1.49% 370,000 $5.1M
9 Albert D Mason Inc 0.73% 81,755 $1.1M
10 Intact Investment Management INC. 0.58% 1,466,800 $20.2M
11 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.40% 2,359,218 $32.5M
12 Tactive Advisors, LLC 0.38% 98,989 $1.4M
13 Numerai GP LLC 0.34% 244,433 $3.4M
14 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 0.27% 25,000 $344K
15 CoreCommodity Management, LLC 0.19% 73,142 $1.0M
16 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.17% 297,492 $4.1M
17 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.13% 50,659 $698K
18 Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC 0.13% 132,861 $1.8M
19 SIG North Trading, ULC 0.12% 418,000 $5.8M
20 SIG North Trading, ULC 0.11% 405,024 $5.6M
21 Voleon Capital Management LP 0.11% 367,964 $5.1M
22 PDT Partners, LLC 0.11% 132,950 $1.8M
23 Hilltop National Bank 0.11% 32,730 $451K
24 Royce & Associates LP 0.11% 782,780 $10.8M
25 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.09% 65,188 $896K
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 — Vermilion Energy Inc (VET)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VET?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 99 funds bought or added vs 71 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 VET holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 158 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VET. 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 VET?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 103 out of 161 hedge funds have held VET 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 Vermilion Energy Inc (VET) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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