Based on 4 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak
80% of all-time peak
4 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 5 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 20% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold VACNY compared to a year ago (-20% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 67% buying
2 buying1 selling
Last quarter: 2 funds were net buyers (0 opened a brand new position + 2 added to an existing one). Only 1 were sellers (1 trimmed + 0 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~0 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 50% medium
■ 0% new
2 out of 4 hedge funds have held VACNY 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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Value +61% but shares only +14% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +61%, but actual share count only changed +14%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~0 new funds/quarter
1 → 0 → 0 → 0 → 0 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 25% newcomers
■ 50% veterans
■ 25% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 4 holders: 2 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 83% AUM from top-100 funds
83% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 4 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 83% of total institutional value in VACNY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.