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Visa Inc (V)

4K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in V. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -99
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — V

Based on 4436 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their V positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
4,436 hedge funds hold V 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+260 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

2177 buying2224 selling
Last quarter: 2,224 funds reduced or exited vs 2,177 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-254 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 261 → 200 → 500 → 246. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 12% new
3,167 out of 4,436 hedge funds have held V 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

257 → 261 → 200 → 500 → 246 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 261 → 200 → 500 → 246. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Of 4,541 current holders: 3,252 (72%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 4436 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in V. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — V

In 2026 Q1, 2177 hedge funds were net buyers of V (246 opened a new position, 1931 added to an existing one), while 2224 reduced or exited (1879 trimmed, 345 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 47% of total institutional value in V is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -99 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 4436.

Hedge Fund Ownership: V

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

Market Analysis: V

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Visa Inc (V) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much V has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 75d ago
V
+6.7%
XLF
+8.0%

V outperformed XLF by -1.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
V
-1.0%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, V outperformed XLF by -5.4% .

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 ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

180 top-rated funds 256 high-conviction
Consensus
9.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
8.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: V
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 4389 4535 -3.22%
13F Shares 1.47B 1.53B -3.74%
Total Value $423.39B $516.17B -17.97%
New Positions 233 500 -267
Increased Positions 1893 1763 +130
Closed Positions 379 211 +168
Reduced Positions 1825 1823 +2
Total Calls 55 50 10.0%
Total Puts 56 54 3.7%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.02 1.08 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 V holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hengistbury Investment Partners LLP 62.32% 495,118 $149.6M
2 Alfreton Capital LLP 32.97% 336,000 $101.6M
3 TCI Fund Management Ltd 20.39% 30,468,133 $9.21B
4 Hingham Institution for Savings 17.40% 65,150 $19.7M
5 Troy Asset Management Ltd 14.71% 1,631,911 $493.2M
6 Egerton Capital (UK) LLP 13.79% 4,110,970 $1.24B
7 Immersion Capital LLP 12.68% 36,671 $11.1M
8 GCQ FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY Ltd 12.34% 307,388 $92.9M
9 Blacksheep Fund Management Ltd 12.31% 100,710 $30.4M
10 ValueAct Holdings, L.P. 12.26% 2,316,250 $700.1M
11 Consulta Ltd 11.28% 750,000 $226.7M
12 Katamaran Capital LLP 11.08% 45,555 $13.8M
13 Positano Wealth Management Ltd 10.94% 48,901 $14.8M
14 Venator Management LLC 10.84% 149,115 $45.1M
15 Mayar Capital Ltd. 10.68% 29,640 $9.0M
16 TRB Advisors LP 10.36% 50,000 $15.1M
17 HughesLittle Investment Management Ltd. 9.90% 167,238 $50.5M
18 Luma Capital S.A. - SPF 9.89% 34,000 $10.3M
19 MFF Capital Investments Ltd 9.84% 494,902 $149.6M
20 Crown Oak Advisors, LLC 9.83% 64,840 $19.6M
21 R.m.sincerbeaux Capital Management LLC 9.74% 55,289 $16.7M
22 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 9.63% 333,128 $100.7M
23 Capital Counsel LLC/Ny 9.47% 736,547 $222.6M
24 Owlhouse Capital LP 9.36% 23,302 $7.0M
25 Norman Fields, Gottscho Capital Management, LLC 9.25% 92,563 $28.0M
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 — Visa Inc (V)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for V?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their V positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for V?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 2,224 funds reduced or exited vs 2,177 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for V holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 4436 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in V. 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 V?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 3,167 out of 4,436 hedge funds have held V 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 Visa Inc (V) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, V has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), V has gained +6.7% vs +8.0% for XLF. 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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