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VIPER ENERGY INC (VNOM)

425 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VNOM. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +24
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — VNOM

Based on 412 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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
412 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 sellers than buyers — 49% buying

201 buying208 selling
Last quarter: 208 funds reduced or exited vs 201 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-31 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 59 → 50 → 97 → 66. 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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Mixed — 29% long-term, 32% new

29% conviction (2yr+) 39% medium 32% new
Of the 412 current holders: 121 (29%) held >2 years, 159 held 1–2 years, and 132 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -98%

Value
-97%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -98%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

64 → 59 → 50 → 97 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 59 → 50 → 97 → 66. 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 — 4% veterans, 40% new entrants

4% veterans 56% 1-2yr 40% new
Of 425 current holders: 18 (4%) held 2+ years, 238 held 1–2 years, 169 (40%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 412 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VNOM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 15 days 425 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 425 414 2.66%
13F Shares 167M 165M 1.02%
Total Value $6.09B $245.88B -97.52%
New Positions 67 103 -36
Increased Positions 152 200 -48
Closed Positions 46 53 -7
Reduced Positions 187 98 +89
Total Calls 7 7 -
Total Puts 8 10 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.14 1.43 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VNOM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 HATCH COVE CAPITAL, LLC 7.24% 404,000 $19.0M
2 BERNZOTT CAPITAL ADVISORS 3.10% 137,739 $6.5M
3 Nemes Rush Group LLC 1.41% 315,683 $14.8M
4 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 1.10% 41,006 $1.9M
5 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 0.85% 27,064 $1.3M
6 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.79% 1,231,728 $57.9M
7 TITLEIST ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.70% 197,784 $9.3M
8 Slagle Financial, LLC 0.63% 40,464 $1.9M
9 CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 0.48% 205,000 $9.6M
10 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.33% 43,000 $2.0M
11 Atlas Wealth Partners, LLC 0.30% 6,225 $293K
12 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.27% 122,020 $6K
13 Miller Financial Services LLC 0.24% 4,750 $223K
14 MATAURO, LLC 0.23% 34,547 $1.6M
15 Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting, Inc. 0.23% 6,367 $299K
16 Lee Financial Co 0.22% 33,309 $1.6M
17 HOWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. 0.17% 31,738 $1.5M
18 Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC 0.16% 11,815 $555K
19 Lifestyle Asset Management, Inc. 0.15% 9,511 $447K
20 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 4,437 $208K
21 QV Investors Inc. 0.13% 35,215 $2K
22 NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV 0.13% 55,052 $2.6M
23 SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP/NY 0.13% 13,600 $639K
24 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.12% 138,867 $6.5M
25 Cross Staff Investments Inc 0.11% 4,792 $225K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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 sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 208 funds reduced or exited vs 201 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VNOM holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 412 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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, 32% new: Of the 412 current holders: 121 (29%) held >2 years, 159 held 1–2 years, and 132 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.