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VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +61
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — VKTX

Based on 410 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 VKTX 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
410 hedge funds hold VKTX 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
+18 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 — 56% buying

230 buying184 selling
Last quarter: 230 funds bought or added vs 184 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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More new buyers each quarter (+63 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VKTX position: 67 → 77 → 46 → 109. 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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Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new

38% conviction (2yr+) 34% medium 28% new
Of the 410 current holders: 155 (38%) held >2 years, 139 held 1–2 years, and 116 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Value +56% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value
+55%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +56%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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 — ~109 new funds/quarter

78 → 67 → 77 → 46 → 109 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 77 → 46 → 109. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

44% veterans 23% 1-2yr 33% new
Of 444 current holders: 195 (44%) 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.

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 410 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: VKTX

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

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Company Profile: VKTX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VKTX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 444 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 444 377 17.77%
13F Shares 83M 82M 1.73%
Total Value $3.35B $2.15B 55.78%
New Positions 116 46 +70
Increased Positions 155 190 -35
Closed Positions 50 74 -24
Reduced Positions 171 134 +37
Total Calls 28 26 7.69%
Total Puts 12 10 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.43 0.38 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

444 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of VKTX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Quantum Private Wealth, LLC 1.06% 105,135 $3.4M
2 Lewis Asset Management, LLC 0.85% 64,090 $2.1M
3 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.51% 41,181 $1.3M
4 MN Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.50% 31,532 $1.0M
5 Englebert Financial Advisers, LLC 0.44% 11,773 $383K
6 Formidable Asset Management, LLC 0.37% 67,886 $2.4M
7 PSP Research LLC 0.35% 15,000 $488K
8 Significant Wealth Partners LLC 0.28% 7,087 $231K
9 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.23% 79,320 $2.1M
10 Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. 0.15% 9,565 $311K
11 FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.13% 9,104
12 Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC 0.12% 347,786 $11.3M
13 RFG Advisory, LLC 0.09% 142,327 $4.6M
14 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.08% 2,196 $71K
15 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.07% 26,009
16 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.07% 313,158 $10.2M
17 PROFUND ADVISORS LLC 0.07% 54,979 $1.8M
18 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.06% 150,133 $4.9M
19 Grey Ledge Advisors, LLC 0.06% 7,700 $251K
20 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.05% 66,780 $2.2M
21 FIDEURAM - INTESA SANPAOLO PRIVATE BANKING S.P.A. 0.05% 43,984 $1.4M
22 WESBANCO BANK INC 0.05% 52,000 $1.7M
23 Keudell/Morrison Wealth Management 0.04% 6,650 $216K
24 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 15,726 $512K
25 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.04% 60,573 $2.0M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VKTX?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VKTX 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 VKTX?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 230 funds bought or added vs 184 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 VKTX holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 34 of 410 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VKTX?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 28% new: Of the 410 current holders: 155 (38%) held >2 years, 139 held 1–2 years, and 116 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.