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Vivani Medical Inc (VANI)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — VANI

Based on 42 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VANI 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
42 hedge funds hold VANI 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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Fast accumulation — +50% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+50% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

20 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 14 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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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 6 → 11 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

40% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 38% new
17 out of 42 hedge funds have held VANI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +2%, value -17%

Value
-17%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -17%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

3 → 7 → 6 → 11 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 6 → 11 → 13. A growing number of institutions are discovering VANI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years

50% veterans 12% 1-2yr 38% new
Of 42 current holders: 21 (50%) 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.

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 42 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.6
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VANI

In 2026 Q1, 20 hedge funds were net buyers of VANI (13 opened a new position, 7 added to an existing one), while 14 reduced or exited (9 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 25% of total institutional value in VANI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 42.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VANI

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

Market Analysis: VANI

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Company Profile: VANI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vivani Medical Inc (VANI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VANI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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
VANI
+10.0%
XLV
+4.9%

VANI outperformed XLV by +5.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
VANI
-6.0%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, VANI outperformed XLV by -12.0% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VANI
42 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 42 34 23.53%
13F Shares 6M 6M 1.61%
Total Value $6M $7M -17.38%
New Positions 13 11 +2
Increased Positions 6 8 -2
Closed Positions 5 6 -1
Reduced Positions 9 5 +4
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 VANI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tanager Wealth Management LLP 0.06% 641,085 $641K
2 Monetary Management Group Inc 0.05% 193,977 $194K
3 Warberg Asset Management LLC 0.01% 40,000 $40K
4 Armstrong Advisory Group, Inc 0.00% 65,000 $65K
5 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 0.00% 10,000 $10K
6 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.00% 28,165 $28K
7 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.00% 12,200 $12K
8 Evoke Wealth, LLC 0.00% 99,870 $100K
9 Tudor Investment Corp Et Al 0.00% 426,302 $426K
10 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 330,565 $331K
11 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 10,694 $11K
12 Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC 0.00% 12,216 $12K
13 Corient Private Wealth LLC 0.00% 100,256 $100K
14 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 92,269 $92K
15 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,597 $3K
16 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.00% 263,831 $264K
17 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 37,295 $37K
18 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 1,997 $2K
19 UBS Group AG 0.00% 337,749 $338K
20 Simplex Trading, LLC 0.00% 68,199 $68K
21 Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,530,933 $1.5M
22 International Assets Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 312
23 NFSG Corp 0.00% 103
24 Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. 0.00% 196
25 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 2,000 $2K
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 — Vivani Medical Inc (VANI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VANI?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VANI 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 VANI?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 14 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 VANI holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 14 of 42 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% 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 VANI?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 17 out of 42 hedge funds have held VANI 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 Vivani Medical Inc (VANI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VANI has moved -6.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VANI has gained +10.0% vs +4.9% for XLV. 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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