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Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)

600 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VIK. 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
↑ +104
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — VIK

Based on 612 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VIK 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
612 hedge funds hold VIK 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 — +105% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+313 new funds entered over the past year (+105% 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 — 66% buying

418 buying212 selling
Last quarter: 418 funds were net buyers (167 opened a brand new position + 251 added to an existing one). Only 212 were sellers (149 trimmed + 63 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+56 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VIK position: 117 → 141 → 111 → 167. 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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Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year

■ 11% conviction (2yr+) ■ 40% medium ■ 49% new
Only 69 funds (11%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Value +48% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+47%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +48%, but actual share count only changed +0%. 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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Steady discovery — ~167 new funds/quarter

85 → 117 → 141 → 111 → 167 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 117 → 141 → 111 → 167. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 65% of holders entered in last year

■ 2% veterans ■ 33% 1-2yr ■ 65% new
Of 628 current holders: 407 (65%) entered in the past year, only 13 (2%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 606 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VIK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.2/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — VIK

In 2026 Q2, 418 hedge funds were net buyers of VIK (167 opened a new position, 251 added to an existing one), while 212 reduced or exited (149 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 69% of total institutional value in VIK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +104 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 612.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VIK

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

Market Analysis: VIK

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Company Profile: VIK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VIK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 81d ago
VIK
-19.0%
XLY
-5.0%

VIK outperformed XLY by -14.0% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 36d ago
VIK
-13.4%
XLY
-5.8%

Since the filing became public, VIK outperformed XLY by -7.6% .

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.

23 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VIK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 600 508 18.11%
13F Shares 215M 214M 0.25%
Total Value $21.19B $14.36B 47.55%
New Positions 164 111 +53
Increased Positions 243 189 +54
Closed Positions 66 71 -5
Reduced Positions 144 145 -1
Total Calls 11 10 10.0%
Total Puts 11 10 10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VIK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dream Peak Capital Ltd 15.50% 1,500,000 $157.0M
2 Crestwood Capital Management, L.P. 14.21% 207,226 $21.7M
3 ThornTree Capital Partners LP 8.83% 616,700 $64.5M
4 FACT Capital, LP 8.33% 141,579 $14.8M
5 Forest Avenue Capital Management LP 6.96% 1,582,676 $165.7M
6 Renaissance Capital LLC 5.22% 90,336 $9.5M
7 140 Summer Partners LP 5.08% 680,162 $71.2M
8 Select Equity Group, L.P. 4.45% 8,601,393 $900.3M
9 Westend Capital Management, LLC 3.38% 141,040 $14.8M
10 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 2.97% 45,300 $4.7M
11 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 2.95% 41,664 $4.4M
12 Evolutionary Tree Capital Management, LLC 2.37% 12,007 $1.3M
13 Mane Global Capital Management LP 2.27% 262,530 $27.5M
14 Marsico Capital Management LLC 2.23% 816,894 $85.5M
15 NWK Group, Inc. 2.21% 68,335 $7.2M
16 Shellback Capital, LP 2.20% 240,000 $25.1M
17 Evercore Wealth Management, LLC 2.17% 1,465,035 $153.3M
18 Sculptor Capital LP 1.65% 1,930,034 $202.0M
19 Walter Public Investments Inc. 1.64% 65,288 $6.8M
20 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.62% 234,231 $24.5M
21 Orser Capital Management, LLC 1.52% 29,241 $3.1M
22 Orvieto Partners, L.P. 1.36% 20,000 $2.1M
23 Castle Hook Partners LP 1.35% 2,814,165 $294.6M
24 Federated Hermes, INC. 1.24% 8,239,807 $862.5M
25 Pinnbrook Capital Management LP 1.06% 95,300 $10.0M
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 — Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VIK?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VIK 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 VIK?

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 418 funds were net buyers (167 opened a brand new position + 251 added to an existing one). Only 212 were sellers (149 trimmed + 63 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VIK holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 63 of 606 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VIK. 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 VIK?

Mostly new holders — 49% entered in last year: Only 69 funds (11%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VIK has moved -13.4% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -5.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VIK has gained -19.0% vs -5.0% for XLY. 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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