Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (BNDW) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

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

As of today, BNDW has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BNDW gained -3.0% 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 Scottsdale Fds (BNDW)

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

Smart Money Signals — BNDW

Based on 117 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BNDW 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

117 hedge funds hold BNDW 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+19 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

69 buying45 selling

Last quarter: 69 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 45 were sellers (26 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new BNDW position: 11 → 24 → 17 → 23. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 30% new

57 out of 117 hedge funds have held BNDW 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

10 → 11 → 24 → 17 → 23 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 24 → 17 → 23. A growing number of institutions are discovering BNDW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 52% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 31% new

Entry-cohort mix of 118 holders: 61 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 36 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds

13 of 116 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BNDW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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	114	113	0.88%
13F Shares	11M	6M	77.56%
Total Value	$721M	$395M	82.39%
New Positions	23	17	+6
Increased Positions	46	42	+4
Closed Positions	21	14	+7
Reduced Positions	25	35	-10
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

114

113

0.88%

13F Shares

11M

77.56%

Total Value

$721M

$395M

82.39%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-10

Total Calls

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

114 + investors

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

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

Top 25 BNDW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Aurelius Family Office LLC	10.14%	375,706	$25.7M
2	Two West Capital Advisors LLC	9.01%	267,551	$18.1M
3	Amicus Financial Advisors, LLC	7.91%	469,953	$32.2M
4	E-Wealth Partners, LLC	5.59%	112,873	$7.7M
5	Applied Capital LLC	5.46%	247,229	$16.9M
6	Five Pine Wealth Management	3.14%	80,901	$5.5M
7	Alhambra Investment Management LLC	2.60%	87,061	$6.0M
8	Stone Summit Wealth LLC	2.23%	128,126	$8.8M
9	Cogent Private Wealth, Inc.	1.87%	43,754	$3.0M
10	Rik Saylor Financial, INC.	0.54%	11,963	$820K
11	17 Capital Partners, LLC	0.45%	14,451	$990K
12	Bedminster, LLC	0.40%	6,899	$473K
13	Avise Financial Cooperative, Inc.	0.39%	8,085	$554K
14	Professional Financial Advisors, LLC	0.37%	31,150	$2.1M
15	Destiny Wealth Partners, LLC	0.21%	22,184	$1.5M
16	Kings Path Partners LLC	0.21%	8,058	$561K
17	Geometric Wealth Advisors	0.17%	22,440	$1.5M
18	BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd	0.15%	65,002	$4.5M
19	Waverly Advisors, LLC	0.14%	354,661	$24.3M
20	Newport Capital Group, LLC	0.14%	3,626	$249K
21	Arcadia Wealth Management, Inc.	0.14%	4,166	$285K
22	TSA Wealth Managment LLC	0.13%	6,496	$445K
23	Gould Capital, LLC	0.12%	3,233	$222K
24	Maridea Wealth Management LLC	0.11%	14,860	$1.0M
25	Aegis Wealth Management LLC	0.11%	3,259	$223K

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 Scottsdale Fds (BNDW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BNDW?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added BNDW 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 BNDW?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 69 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 45 were sellers (26 trimmed + 19 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BNDW holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 13 of 116 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in BNDW. 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 BNDW?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 57 out of 117 hedge funds have held BNDW 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 Scottsdale Fds (BNDW) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BNDW has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.4%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BNDW has gained -3.0% 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 Scottsdale Fds (BNDW)

Smart Money Signals — BNDW

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 31% newcomers

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

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