We recently published a list of 12 Best WallStreetBets Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) stands against other best WallStreetBets stocks to buy according to hedge funds.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 highlighted a sustained transition towards younger retail investors. The research, which spans 13 economies, reflects that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood, against 9% of Gen X and 6% of Baby Boomers. By the time they enter the workforce, the research demonstrated that 86% of Gen Z have learned about personal investing as compared to 47% of Boomers, highlighting a generational transformation in financial habits.
Current Retail Investor Trends
WEF’s survey mentions that retail investors continue to view cryptocurrency as more understandable and easier as compared to traditional investments such as ETFs, MFs, stocks, and bonds. As per the research, 29% tend to avoid stocks because of a lack of understanding, while only 24% mention the same regarding crypto. Interestingly, among the investors aged under 44 holding cryptocurrencies, over half allocated at least a third of their portfolio to it.
Furthermore, WEF’s research mentioned that financial priorities have been pivoting towards short-term needs. In 2024, 51% of investors focused on emergency savings, reflecting an increase from 41% in 2022, while those who emphasized having sufficient to retire declined from 48% to 42%. As per Dean Frankle, Managing Director and Partner, BCG, individual participation in capital markets can result in long-term financial well-being.
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Retail Investors Continue to Pump Billions
Bloomberg reported that individual investors are becoming relentless when it comes to investing money in the volatile US markets. The firm, while quoting JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Emma Wu, mentioned that considering the continuous dip-buying strategy throughout the crash, there are estimates that retail traders’ portfolios remain far from breakeven. However, individual investors’ strategy of “buy-the-dip” amidst trade fears has been doing better as compared to the broader market.
Interestingly, retail investors invested US$11 billion in equities since April 2, when Trump’s administration revealed reciprocal levies, reported Bloomberg, while citing data through Wednesday’s close (April 9, 2025). Bloomberg also highlighted that individual investors continue to dip their toes into stocks, while well-established institutional investors are rotating into international markets and less risky assets, including Treasuries.
Our Methodology
To list the 12 Best WallStreetBets Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds, we sifted through the WallStreetBets forum on Reddit and chose the trending ones. Next, we shortlisted the ones that are popular among hedge funds. Finally, the stocks are ranked in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiments, as of Q4 2024.
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A deep sea tanker vessel laden with liquified natural gas, contrailing a majestic stream of white smoke.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 70
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) is an energy infrastructure company, primarily engaged in the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-related businesses. Jefferies reiterated a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock with a steady price objective of $303.00. The reaffirmed price target demonstrates that Jefferies is confident in Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG)’s potential for growth and profitability. The assessment demonstrates the importance of operational efficiency and strategic project execution in the company’s bid to reap the benefits of the favourable market trends for LNG.
The commissioning and startup of Corpus Christi Stage 3 positions the company to further serve the global market with its reliable, affordable, and cleaner-burning LNG. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) expects 2025 to be another record year for LNG production as Stage 3 trains are completed. For FY 2025, the company introduced consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance of $6.5 billion – $7.0 billion and FY 2025 distributable cash flow guidance of $4.1 billion – $4.6 billion, with more than 90% of forecasted operational volumes projected to be sold related to long-term agreements.
TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its Q4 2024 investor letter. Here is what the fund said:
“We often see the ebb and flow of the Energy sector tied to underlying commodity prices. In this area, we seek low-cost exploration & production companies with high-yielding acreage or specialized service providers. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG), an operator of liquefied natural gas terminals in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, gushed by 20%. Solid third quarter results included a beat to profit projections and increased forward guidance. Higher production and optimization efforts were drivers of the upside. We added to the position as our conviction level increased.”
Overall, LNG ranks 7th on our list of best WallStreetBets stocks to buy according to hedge funds. While we acknowledge the potential of LNG as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some deeply undervalued AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for a deeply undervalued AI stock that is more promising than LNG but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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