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Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC)

341 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VAC. 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
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — VAC

Based on 342 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VAC 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
342 hedge funds hold VAC 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+12 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 56% buying

175 buying138 selling
Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 138 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 (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 54 → 60 → 71 → 57. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 21% new
206 out of 342 hedge funds have held VAC 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

57 → 54 → 60 → 71 → 57 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 60 → 71 → 57. A growing number of institutions are discovering VAC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 357 holders: 240 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 33 entered 1–2 years ago, and 84 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 339 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — VAC

In 2026 Q1, 175 hedge funds were net buyers of VAC (57 opened a new position, 118 added to an existing one), while 138 reduced or exited (91 trimmed, 47 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in VAC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 342.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VAC

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

Market Analysis: VAC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VAC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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
VAC
+48.7%
XLY
+8.9%

VAC outperformed XLY by +39.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
VAC
+38.0%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, VAC outperformed XLY by +36.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VAC
341 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 341 332 2.71%
13F Shares 33M 32M 2.35%
Total Value $2.06B $1.85B 11.33%
New Positions 56 71 -15
Increased Positions 118 95 +23
Closed Positions 47 77 -30
Reduced Positions 86 106 -20
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 9 8 12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VAC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ananym Capital Management, LP 20.37% 819,818 $53.4M
2 Impactive Capital LP 19.50% 4,129,984 $268.9M
3 Landmark Investment Partners, L.P. 3.11% 66,572 $4.3M
4 Gmt Capital Corp 3.04% 1,023,450 $66.6M
5 Senvest Management, LLC 2.49% 1,151,975 $75.0M
6 New South Capital Management Inc 2.41% 773,736 $50.4M
7 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.87% 18,830 $1.2M
8 Range Financial Group LLC 0.68% 31,251 $2.0M
9 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.64% 524,247 $34.1M
10 Carolina Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.40% 14,846 $967K
11 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.37% 1,696,423 $110.5M
12 Shayne & Jacobs, LLC 0.35% 17,360 $1.1M
13 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.27% 205,208 $13.4M
14 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.22% 12,512 $815K
15 Investors Research Corp 0.21% 16,574 $1.1M
16 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.20% 992,884 $64.7M
17 VARCOV Co. 0.17% 6,892 $449K
18 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.16% 117,999 $7.7M
19 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.14% 22,000 $1.4M
20 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.13% 6,959 $453K
21 Taproot Management LP 0.12% 10,167 $662K
22 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.12% 261,504 $17.0M
23 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.12% 7,327 $477K
24 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.11% 26,239 $1.7M
25 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.11% 17,594 $1.3M
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 — Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VAC?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VAC 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 VAC?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 138 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 VAC holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 44 of 339 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VAC?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 206 out of 342 hedge funds have held VAC 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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VAC has moved +38.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +36.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VAC has gained +48.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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