Boothbay Fund Management Reduces Stake in Antero Resources

Hedge fund trims position in oil and gas company by over 35%

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:52am

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Boothbay Fund Management LLC has reduced its holdings in Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:AR) by 35.4% in the third quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 213,786 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock, down from 330,906 shares previously.

Why it matters

Antero Resources is a major player in the Appalachian Basin's natural gas and oil production. Changes in ownership stakes by large institutional investors can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company and the broader energy sector.

The details

Boothbay Fund Management sold 117,120 shares of Antero Resources during the third quarter, leaving it with a 0.07% stake worth $7.175 million as of the latest filing. Several other major hedge funds and institutional investors have also modified their holdings in Antero Resources in recent quarters, including increases by Vanguard Group, Dimensional Fund Advisors, and Invesco.

  • Boothbay Fund Management reduced its Antero Resources stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Boothbay Fund Management LLC

An investment management firm that has reduced its position in Antero Resources.

Antero Resources Corporation

An independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the Appalachian Basin.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Boothbay's Antero Resources stake could signal broader market uncertainty around the energy company and the sector, though other major investors have maintained or increased their positions recently.