Valaris Ltd (VAL) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
Valaris Ltd (VAL). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Millennium Management Llc, Morgan Stanley, Aqr Arbitrage Llc, and Balyasny Asset Management L.P..
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&T Bank Corp | Sell | -21,692 | -67.1% | 10,614 | $1.04M | Q1 2026 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc | Sell | -4,477 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Algert Global Llc | Sell | -6,440 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Sell | -38,863 | -28.2% | 98,870 | $9.69M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Storebrand Asset Management As | Sell | -670 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.00 | Q1 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Silicon Valley Capital Partners | Buy | +29 | — | 29 | $2.84K | Q1 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Sell | -79,015 | -12.8% | 537,412 | $52.69M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| South Dakota Investment Council | Sell | -35,656 | -75.3% | 11,719 | $1.15M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| California State Teachers Retirement System | Buy | +13,897 | +23.1% | 74,181 | $7.27M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Amundi | Buy | +8,024 | — | 8,024 | $786.67K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Buy | +1,152,737 | +183.5% | 1,781,101 | $174.62M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Millennium Management Llc | Buy | +909,614 | +1683.5% | 963,645 | $94.48M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +774,976 | +59.3% | 2,080,855 | $204.01M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Aqr Arbitrage Llc | Buy | +609,711 | — | 609,711 | $59.78M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Balyasny Asset Management L.P. | Buy | +435,069 | — | 435,069 | $42.65M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Fil Ltd | Sell | -427,301 | -35.0% | 792,978 | $77.74M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | Buy | +287,160 | +585.3% | 336,221 | $32.96M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | Buy | +277,537 | +33.6% | 1,103,370 | $108.17M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Valueworks Llc | Sell | -253,647 | -53.7% | 219,133 | $21.48M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Toronto Dominion Bank | Buy | +235,000 | +1807692.3% | 235,013 | $23.04M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Woodline Partners Lp | Buy | +207,006 | — | 207,006 | $20.29M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Sand Grove Capital Management Llp | Buy | +173,830 | — | 173,830 | $17.04M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | Sell | -173,602 | -92.0% | 15,127 | $1.48M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | Sell | -170,691 | -75.6% | 55,111 | $5.40M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | Buy | +145,168 | +9.5% | 1,677,109 | $164.42M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Verition Fund Management Llc | Buy | +109,820 | +233.2% | 156,906 | $15.38M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Schonfeld Strategic Advisors Llc | Sell | -105,056 | -97.9% | 2,203 | $215.98K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | Buy | +103,455 | — | 103,455 | $10.14M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Capstone Investment Advisors, Llc | Buy | +99,643 | — | 99,643 | $9.77M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays Plc | Sell | -89,376 | -65.6% | 46,793 | $4.59M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about VAL activity
Which institutional owners are buying VAL?
Institutional owners buying VAL include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in VAL activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VAL compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to Valaris Ltd (VAL) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VAL increasing?
Institutional interest in VAL can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.
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