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Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)

500 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VIK. 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
↑ +38
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — VIK

Based on 505 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 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
505 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 — +96% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+247 new funds entered over the past year (+96% 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 — 58% buying

301 buying221 selling
Last quarter: 301 funds bought or added vs 221 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 (-32 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 84 → 117 → 141 → 109. 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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Mostly new holders — 51% entered in last year

■ 3% conviction (2yr+) ■ 45% medium ■ 51% new
Only 17 funds (3%) 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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Growing discovery — still being found

62 → 84 → 117 → 141 → 109 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 84 → 117 → 141 → 109. A growing number of institutions are discovering VIK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Early stage — 63% of holders entered in last year

■ 2% veterans ■ 34% 1-2yr ■ 63% new
Of 521 current holders: 330 (63%) 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 — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 501 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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.
5.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.4/10 — 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 Q1, 301 hedge funds were net buyers of VIK (109 opened a new position, 192 added to an existing one), while 221 reduced or exited (150 trimmed, 71 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 61% of total institutional value in VIK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 505.

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 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 · 77d ago
VIK
+28.0%
XLY
+8.9%

VIK outperformed XLY by +19.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
VIK
+12.4%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, VIK outperformed XLY by +10.5% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VIK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 500 467 7.07%
13F Shares 210M 202M 3.94%
Total Value $14.18B $14.31B -0.92%
New Positions 107 141 -34
Increased Positions 189 145 +44
Closed Positions 74 45 +29
Reduced Positions 141 131 +10
Total Calls 10 6 66.67%
Total Puts 10 8 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VIK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dream Peak Capital Ltd 21.89% 2,009,889 $147.7M
2 Teca Partners, LP 15.79% 311,611 $22.9M
3 Crestwood Capital Management, L.P. 15.73% 311,522 $22.9M
4 53 House LLP 13.93% 396,963 $15.8M
5 Forest Avenue Capital Management LP 8.88% 2,037,215 $149.7M
6 ThornTree Capital Partners LP 8.83% 677,087 $49.8M
7 FACT Capital, LP 7.00% 143,175 $10.5M
8 140 Summer Partners LP 5.16% 1,149,541 $84.5M
9 Renaissance Capital LLC 4.73% 79,741 $6.5M
10 Select Equity Group, L.P. 4.06% 10,802,203 $793.7M
11 Shellback Capital, LP 3.92% 375,000 $27.6M
12 E20 Capital Ltd 3.76% 146,110 $10.4M
13 Evolutionary Tree Capital Management, LLC 3.73% 27,018 $2.0M
14 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 3.25% 501,759 $36.9M
15 Westend Capital Management, LLC 3.12% 141,381 $10.4M
16 Tabor Asset Management, LP 2.78% 94,117 $6.9M
17 Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. 2.47% 44,192 $3.2M
18 Aubrey Capital Management Ltd 2.04% 51,700 $3.8M
19 Evercore Wealth Management, LLC 1.93% 1,672,216 $122.9M
20 NWK Group, Inc. 1.92% 67,988 $5.0M
21 Senator Investment Group LP 1.76% 523,000 $38.4M
22 Baypointe Partners LLC 1.69% 16,800 $1.2M
23 Blue Jean Financial LLC 1.67% 27,608 $2.0M
24 GCM Grosvenor Holdings, LLC 1.29% 158,427 $11.6M
25 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 1.27% 208,055 $15.3M
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 — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 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?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 301 funds bought or added vs 221 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 VIK holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 501 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% 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 — 51% entered in last year: Only 17 funds (3%) 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VIK has moved +12.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VIK has gained +28.0% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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