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Viper Energy Inc (VNOM)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — VNOM

Based on 494 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 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
494 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 — +37% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+133 new funds entered over the past year (+37% 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 — 55% buying

269 buying216 selling
Last quarter: 269 funds bought or added vs 216 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 (-40 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 99 → 72 → 111 → 71. 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 — 33% long-term, 29% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 38% medium ■ 29% new
Of the 494 current holders: 163 (33%) held >2 years, 190 held 1–2 years, and 141 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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Steady discovery — ~71 new funds/quarter

51 → 99 → 72 → 111 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 99 → 72 → 111 → 71. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 39% new entrants

■ 36% veterans ■ 25% 1-2yr ■ 39% new
Of 504 current holders: 180 (36%) held 2+ years, 127 held 1–2 years, 197 (39%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 491 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VNOM

In 2026 Q2, 269 hedge funds were net buyers of VNOM (71 opened a new position, 198 added to an existing one), while 216 reduced or exited (153 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in VNOM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 494.

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.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VNOM
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 482 486 -0.82%
13F Shares 198M 189M 4.78%
Total Value $7.79B $8.24B -5.4%
New Positions 68 111 -43
Increased Positions 192 196 -4
Closed Positions 69 57 +12
Reduced Positions 147 124 +23
Total Calls 6 9 -33.33%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.78 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VNOM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC 78.35% 15,680,938 $664.9M
2 Mountain Lake Investment Management LLC 6.66% 252,304 $10.7M
3 Hatch Cove Capital, LLC 5.91% 314,000 $13.3M
4 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 2.95% 141,567 $6.0M
5 HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC 2.52% 1,086,613 $46.1M
6 SCP Investment, LP 2.49% 63,600 $2.7M
7 Oaktree Capital Management LP 2.23% 3,791,432 $160.8M
8 RR Advisors, LLC 2.12% 173,203 $7.3M
9 Bernzott Capital Advisors 1.96% 115,259 $4.9M
10 Ashford Capital Management Inc 1.94% 426,070 $18.1M
11 SIR Capital Management, L.P. 1.63% 334,100 $14.2M
12 Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.52% 110,000 $4.7M
13 NFC Investments, LLC 1.37% 127,288 $5.4M
14 Eight 31 Financial, LLC 1.29% 51,173 $2.2M
15 Recurrent Investment Advisors LLC 1.23% 468,061 $19.8M
16 Nemes Rush Group LLC 1.13% 323,876 $13.7M
17 Heartland Advisors Inc 1.01% 536,382 $22.7M
18 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 0.88% 27,866 $1.2M
19 Sprott INC. 0.86% 641,791 $27.2M
20 Stansberry Asset Management, LLC 0.82% 209,928 $8.9M
21 Ninepoint Partners LP 0.81% 250,000 $10.6M
22 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 0.80% 40,314 $1.7M
23 Thompson David Blair 0.80% 29,635 $1.4M
24 Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC 0.79% 1,652,125 $70.1M
25 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.76% 428,748 $18.2M
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 — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 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?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 269 funds bought or added vs 216 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 VNOM holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 491 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% 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 — 33% long-term, 29% new: Of the 494 current holders: 163 (33%) held >2 years, 190 held 1–2 years, and 141 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.

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