National Fuel Gas Company sees increased institutional investment

Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their positions in National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) according to recent SEC 13F filings.

Equity Investment Corp acquired 1,012,957 shares during the second quarter, a position valued at approximately $78,210,000, representing a 1.07% stake in the oil and gas producer. Additionally, HBK Sorce Advisory LLC purchased 22,282 shares during the same period, valued at roughly $1,758,000.

Other notable institutional activity includes Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. acquiring a stake worth approximately $7,983,000 and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. purchasing a position valued at $63,863,000. Currently, institutional investors and hedge funds own approximately 73.96% of the company's stock.