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Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BND)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BND. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +1
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — BND

Based on 1767 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BND 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
1,767 hedge funds hold BND 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+197 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 59% buying

1025 buying721 selling
Last quarter: 1,025 funds bought or added vs 721 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 (-95 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 155 → 150 → 265 → 170. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 17% new
1,087 out of 1,767 hedge funds have held BND 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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Growing discovery — still being found

140 → 155 → 150 → 265 → 170 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 155 → 150 → 265 → 170. A growing number of institutions are discovering BND each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,770 holders: 1,129 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 259 entered 1–2 years ago, and 382 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 1757 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BND. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BND

In 2026 Q1, 1025 hedge funds were net buyers of BND (170 opened a new position, 855 added to an existing one), while 721 reduced or exited (552 trimmed, 169 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 58% of total institutional value in BND is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1767.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BND

How many hedge funds hold BND — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BND vs. share price

Market Analysis: BND

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Bd Index Fds (BND) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BND has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
BND
-0.3%
SPY
+15.9%

BND outperformed SPY by -16.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
BND
+1.3%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, BND outperformed SPY by -0.7% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

42 top-rated funds 154 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BND
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1747 1766 -1.08%
13F Shares 958M 1.02B -6.02%
Total Value $69.68B $75.54B -7.76%
New Positions 161 265 -104
Increased Positions 849 859 -10
Closed Positions 180 134 +46
Reduced Positions 545 483 +62
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BND holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust 42.87% 354,594 $26.1M
2 Burrus Financial Services, INC. 36.38% 1,079,257 $79.5M
3 Sherwood Financial Partners, LLC 32.68% 501,939 $37.0M
4 Strategic Advisory Partners, LLC 27.13% 468,222 $34.5M
5 Arizona PSPRS Trust 26.74% 9,869,636 $726.8M
6 GuidedMoney, LLC 26.55% 686,802 $50.6M
7 Gridiron Partners, LLC 26.44% 589,666 $43.3M
8 Mcmorgan & Co LLC 23.77% 1,995,233 $146.9M
9 CBIZ Investment Advisory Services, LLC 23.10% 8,579,414 $631.8M
10 SimpliFi, Inc. 21.38% 691,501 $50.9M
11 Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC 20.64% 725,952 $53.5M
12 Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC 20.53% 416,044 $30.6M
13 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 20.13% 345,212 $25.4M
14 Joule Financial, LLC 19.68% 917,595 $67.6M
15 Golden Bell Financial Planning LLC 18.33% 312,305 $23.0M
16 Chandler Asset Management, Inc. 17.78% 1,591,957 $117.2M
17 Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Advisors LLC 17.62% 469,254 $34.5M
18 Level Wealth Management LLC 16.90% 490,003 $36.1M
19 Essential Planning, LLC. 16.77% 716,173 $52.7M
20 Newton One Investments LLC 15.72% 786,765 $57.9M
21 Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. 15.72% 2,156,873 $157.7M
22 Ameraudi Asset Management, Inc. 15.04% 375,658 $27.7M
23 Sound Stewardship, LLC 14.89% 441,418 $32.5M
24 Five Pine Wealth Management 14.81% 323,481 $23.8M
25 Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC 13.95% 687,727 $50.6M
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 (BND)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BND?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BND 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 BND?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 1,025 funds bought or added vs 721 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 BND holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 35 of 1757 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in BND. 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 BND?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,087 out of 1,767 hedge funds have held BND 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 (BND) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BND has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BND has gained -0.3% vs +15.9% 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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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