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Viper Energy Inc (VNOM)

480 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VNOM. 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
↑ +52
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — VNOM

Based on 483 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VNOM 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
483 hedge funds hold VNOM 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+117 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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 — 62% buying

308 buying186 selling
Last quarter: 308 funds were net buyers (109 opened a brand new position + 199 added to an existing one). Only 186 were sellers (129 trimmed + 57 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+37 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VNOM position: 50 → 99 → 72 → 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 — 29% long-term, 35% new

■ 29% conviction (2yr+) ■ 36% medium ■ 35% new
Of the 483 current holders: 138 (29%) held >2 years, 176 held 1–2 years, and 169 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 +35% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+35%
Shares
+12%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +35%, but actual share count only changed +13%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

65 → 50 → 99 → 72 → 109 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 99 → 72 → 109. A growing number of institutions are discovering VNOM each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 31% veterans, 39% new entrants

■ 31% veterans ■ 30% 1-2yr ■ 39% new
Of 497 current holders: 154 (31%) held 2+ years, 147 held 1–2 years, 196 (39%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 480 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VNOM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 — VNOM

In 2026 Q1, 308 hedge funds were net buyers of VNOM (109 opened a new position, 199 added to an existing one), while 186 reduced or exited (129 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in VNOM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +52 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 483.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VNOM

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

Market Analysis: VNOM

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Company Profile: VNOM

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much VNOM 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 · 81d ago
VNOM
nan%
XLE
-12.2%

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

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
VNOM
nan%
XLE
-9.5%

Since the filing became public, VNOM 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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

39 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VNOM
480 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 480 431 11.37%
13F Shares 189M 168M 12.72%
Total Value $8.24B $6.10B 34.97%
New Positions 106 72 +34
Increased Positions 196 129 +67
Closed Positions 57 43 +14
Reduced Positions 123 177 -54
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)

480 + investors

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Top 25 VNOM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC 7.77% 256,139 $12.0M
2 Hatch Cove Capital, LLC 7.24% 404,000 $19.0M
3 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 3.57% 139,182 $6.5M
4 SCP Investment, LP 3.21% 61,600 $2.9M
5 Bernzott Capital Advisors 3.10% 137,739 $6.5M
6 Oaktree Capital Management LP 2.83% 3,791,432 $178.2M
7 Recurrent Investment Advisors LLC 2.80% 989,318 $46.5M
8 Seven Grand Managers, LLC 2.51% 800,000 $37.6M
9 RR Advisors, LLC 2.26% 173,203 $8.1M
10 Ashford Capital Management Inc 1.99% 342,680 $16.1M
11 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 1.67% 627,965 $29.5M
12 NFC Investments, LLC 1.60% 122,530 $5.8M
13 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 1.54% 1,229,432 $57.8M
14 Eight 31 Financial, LLC 1.45% 51,126 $2.4M
15 Nemes Rush Group LLC 1.41% 315,683 $14.8M
16 Heartland Advisors Inc 1.27% 530,479 $24.9M
17 Old West Investment Management, LLC 1.18% 231,780 $10.9M
18 Covalis Capital LLP 1.16% 400,000 $18.8M
19 Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.12% 85,000 $4.0M
20 Stansberry Asset Management, LLC 1.10% 228,623 $10.7M
21 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.10% 41,006 $1.9M
22 Legacy Wealth Managment, LLC/ID 1.06% 45,585 $2.1M
23 Oxford Asset Management LLP 1.04% 51,405 $2.4M
24 BTS Asset Management, Inc. 0.95% 5,227 $246K
25 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.93% 35,620 $1.7M
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 — Viper Energy Inc (VNOM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNOM?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VNOM 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 VNOM?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 308 funds were net buyers (109 opened a brand new position + 199 added to an existing one). Only 186 were sellers (129 trimmed + 57 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VNOM holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 480 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VNOM. 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 VNOM?

Mixed — 29% long-term, 35% new: Of the 483 current holders: 138 (29%) held >2 years, 176 held 1–2 years, and 169 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.

Is it too late to buy Viper Energy Inc (VNOM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNOM has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -9.5% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VNOM has gained nan% vs -12.2% 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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