Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BLV has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BLV gained -5.5% vs +2.3% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV)

407 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BLV. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — BLV

Based on 411 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BLV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

411 hedge funds hold BLV right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+58 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

230 buying173 selling

Last quarter: 230 funds bought or added vs 173 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 74 → 61 → 53. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 21% new

231 out of 411 hedge funds have held BLV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Steady discovery — ~53 new funds/quarter

42 → 57 → 74 → 61 → 53 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 74 → 61 → 53. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 414 holders: 251 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 67 entered 1–2 years ago, and 96 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds

22 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in BLV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	407	409	-0.49%
13F Shares	53M	51M	3.27%
Total Value	$3.50B	$3.38B	3.56%
New Positions	51	61	-10
Increased Positions	175	175	-
Closed Positions	52	56	-4
Reduced Positions	122	121	+1
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	1	1	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	0.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

407

409

-0.49%

13F Shares

53M

51M

3.27%

Total Value

$3.50B

$3.38B

3.56%

New Positions

-10

Increased Positions

175

Closed Positions

-4

Reduced Positions

122

121

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

407 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BLV. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 BLV holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Metropolitan Life Insurance Co/Ny	11.56%	599,208	$41.3M
2	Platt Investment Counsel, LLC	7.62%	164,964	$11.4M
3	Wincap Financial LLC	7.21%	193,644	$13.3M
4	Nest Investments, LLC	5.85%	111,715	$7.7M
5	Ryan Investment Management, Inc.	5.78%	185,362	$12.8M
6	Evergreen Wealth Management, LLC	5.21%	161,241	$11.1M
7	Lincoln National Corp	4.85%	2,750,787	$189.6M
8	ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc.	4.70%	286,670	$19.8M
9	Strong Tower Advisory Services	4.58%	370,423	$25.5M
10	Idaho Trust Co	4.47%	222,112	$15.3M
11	Waterford Advisors, LLC	4.46%	209,762	$16.3M
12	Karpus Management, Inc.	4.23%	2,132,736	$147.0M
13	NYL Investors LLC	3.87%	146,377	$10.1M
14	DiPaolo Financial Group, Inc.	3.78%	83,990	$5.8M
15	One Wealth Map LLC	3.72%	123,480	$8.2M
16	Rochester Wealth Strategies, LLC	3.11%	81,407	$5.6M
17	Troutman Wealth Management, LLC	3.07%	57,915	$4.0M
18	Parker Financial LLC	2.67%	105,916	$7.3M
19	Sellwood Investment Partners LLC	2.63%	108,373	$7.5M
20	Cornerstone Financial Group, LLC /NE/	2.55%	60,121	$4.1M
21	Beacon Capital Management, Inc.	2.41%	579,071	$39.9M
22	Summit Wealth Group, LLC	2.02%	143,517	$9.9M
23	PFW Advisors LLC	2.01%	99,799	$6.9M
24	Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC	1.99%	375,234	$25.9M
25	Sagace Wealth Management LLC	1.74%	40,342	$2.8M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BLV?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BLV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BLV?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 230 funds bought or added vs 173 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BLV holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 22 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in BLV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BLV?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 231 out of 411 hedge funds have held BLV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BLV has moved -0.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BLV has gained -5.5% vs +2.3% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BLV)

Smart Money Signals — BLV

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~53 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

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