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Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS)

316 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WDS. 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
↑ +40
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
71%

Smart Money Signals — WDS

Based on 318 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDS 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
318 hedge funds hold WDS 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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. The peak was reached in just 2 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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More buyers than sellers — 71% buying

205 buying83 selling
Last quarter: 205 funds were net buyers (72 opened a brand new position + 133 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (51 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WDS position: 52 → 34 → 62 → 72. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 29% new
144 out of 318 hedge funds have held WDS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +70% but shares only +13% — price-driven

Value
+70%
Shares
+13%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +70%, 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

39 → 52 → 34 → 62 → 72 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 34 → 62 → 72. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 322 holders: 176 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 45 entered 1–2 years ago, and 101 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in WDS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — WDS

In 2026 Q1, 205 hedge funds were net buyers of WDS (72 opened a new position, 133 added to an existing one), while 83 reduced or exited (51 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 71% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 65% of total institutional value in WDS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +40 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 318.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WDS

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

Market Analysis: WDS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WDS 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 · 83d ago
WDS
-16.0%
XLE
-12.2%

WDS outperformed XLE by -3.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
WDS
-12.8%
XLE
-9.5%

Since the filing became public, WDS outperformed XLE by -3.3% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WDS
316 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 316 278 13.67%
13F Shares 29M 25M 13.33%
Total Value $682M $402M 69.8%
New Positions 71 62 +9
Increased Positions 133 84 +49
Closed Positions 33 41 -8
Reduced Positions 49 73 -24
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

316 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in WDS. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 WDS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 1.75% 107,005 $2.6M
2 Hourglass Capital, LLC 1.61% 324,360 $7.7M
3 BankChampaign, National Association 0.66% 28,036 $670K
4 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.55% 66,800 $1.6M
5 Trek Financial, LLC 0.44% 349,810 $8.4M
6 SALT Holding Corp. 0.35% 23,908 $571K
7 Steadtrust LLC 0.31% 23,000 $549K
8 Abel Hall, LLC 0.26% 50,581 $1.2M
9 Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC 0.23% 13,935 $333K
10 Nichols & Pratt Advisers LLP /Ma 0.21% 136,788 $3.3M
11 U S Global Investors Inc 0.21% 75,000 $1.8M
12 Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd 0.18% 4,500 $107K
13 Meriwether Wealth & Planning, LLC 0.16% 12,371 $295K
14 PKO Investment Management Joint-Stock Co 0.14% 69,000 $1.6M
15 Cedar Wealth Management, LLC 0.14% 19,481 $465K
16 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.13% 29,471 $704K
17 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 46,563 $1.1M
18 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.12% 41,300 $986K
19 Summit Securities Group LLC 0.12% 40,500 $967K
20 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 0.12% 34,317 $819K
21 Cromwell Holdings LLC 0.08% 5,987 $143K
22 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.08% 26,692 $637K
23 West Family Investments, Inc. 0.07% 8,712 $208K
24 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.06% 24,927 $595K
25 Hikari Tsushin, Inc. 0.06% 35,381 $845K
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 — Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WDS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WDS 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 WDS?

More buyers than sellers — 71% buying: Last quarter: 205 funds were net buyers (72 opened a brand new position + 133 added to an existing one). Only 83 were sellers (51 trimmed + 32 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for WDS holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in WDS. 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 WDS?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 144 out of 318 hedge funds have held WDS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WDS has moved -12.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -9.5% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WDS has gained -16.0% 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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