Energy Stocks Surge Amid Iran Conflict, Report Shows Increased Hedge Fund Interest

On April 15, Jin10 reported that a recent Hazeltree report indicates a significant increase in hedge fund investments in energy stocks as the Iran conflict enters its seventh week. According to Jin10, since February, long positions have risen by over 10%. Last weekend, U.S.-Iran negotiations failed, leading the U.S. Navy to block Iranian oil tankers at ports. This year, the energy sector has climbed more than 22% alongside rising oil prices. The report reveals that 55% of companies tracked by Hazeltree have long bets on energy stocks. Hazeltree's data encompasses 600 asset management firms and 16,000 global stocks. Compared to February, 44% of asset management firms have increased their long positions by over 10%. Morgan Stanley data also shows that as of the week ending April 10, the energy sector was the only one in U.S. stocks to receive net buying, with hedge funds boosting long positions related to crude oil.