Vanguard World Fd (VCEB): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard World Fd (VCEB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCEB has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCEB gained nan% vs +13.9% 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 World Fd (VCEB)

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

Smart Money Signals — VCEB

Based on 128 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEB 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

128 hedge funds hold VCEB 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+32 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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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More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

75 buying39 selling

Last quarter: 75 funds were net buyers (14 opened a brand new position + 61 added to an existing one). Only 39 were sellers (28 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 15 → 24 → 14. 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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Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new

■ 36% conviction (2yr+) ■ 34% medium ■ 30% new

Of the 128 current holders: 46 (36%) held >2 years, 44 held 1–2 years, and 38 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Growing discovery — still being found

12 → 12 → 15 → 24 → 14 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 15 → 24 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering VCEB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 37% new entrants

■ 39% veterans ■ 24% 1-2yr ■ 37% new

Of 128 current holders: 50 (39%) held 2+ years, 31 held 1–2 years, 47 (37%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds

14 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	128	125	2.4%
13F Shares	7M	7M	2.46%
Total Value	$413M	$435M	-5.12%
New Positions	14	24	-10
Increased Positions	61	63	-2
Closed Positions	11	4	+7
Reduced Positions	28	22	+6
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

128

125

2.4%

13F Shares

2.46%

Total Value

$413M

$435M

-5.12%

New Positions

-10

Increased Positions

-2

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

128 + investors

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

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

Top 25 VCEB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	DeDora Capital, Inc.	2.73%	177,260	$11.1M
2	North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC	2.65%	79,748	$5.0M
3	Pearl Planning LLC	1.39%	41,504	$2.6M
4	IMA Advisory Services, Inc.	0.92%	149,730	$9.4M
5	Francis Financial, Inc.	0.82%	70,682	$4.4M
6	Clarity Wealth Development LLC	0.76%	14,739	$926K
7	Team Hewins, LLC	0.69%	37,176	$2.3M
8	WealthSpring Partners, LLC	0.69%	12,007	$754K
9	Farrell Financial LLC	0.61%	16,239	$1.0M
10	Human Investing LLC	0.59%	64,263	$4.0M
11	Verus Wealth Management, LLC	0.49%	8,340	$524K
12	Townsend Financial Planning, LLC	0.45%	7,391	$464K
13	Stewardship Advisors, LLC	0.44%	30,290	$1.9M
14	Thayer Partners, LLC / MA	0.41%	13,732	$863K
15	Level Financial Advisors	0.41%	25,562	$1.6M
16	Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co	0.41%	1,100,000	$69.1M
17	Equita Financial Network, Inc.	0.35%	17,547	$1.1M
18	Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC	0.34%	38,913	$2.4M
19	Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc	0.32%	8,578	$539K
20	BetterWealth, LLC	0.31%	25,375	$1.6M
21	Joel Adams & Associates, Inc.	0.25%	5,343	$336K
22	Curio Wealth, LLC	0.24%	11,017	$692K
23	Strategic Advisory Partners, LLC	0.24%	4,763	$299K
24	Scott Capital Advisors, LLC	0.23%	18,370	$1.2M
25	Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.	0.23%	519,584	$32.5M

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 World Fd (VCEB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCEB?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEB 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 VCEB?

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 75 funds were net buyers (14 opened a brand new position + 61 added to an existing one). Only 39 were sellers (28 trimmed + 11 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCEB holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 14 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 VCEB?

Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new: Of the 128 current holders: 46 (36%) held >2 years, 44 held 1–2 years, and 38 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Vanguard World Fd (VCEB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCEB has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCEB has gained nan% vs +13.9% 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 World Fd (VCEB)

Smart Money Signals — VCEB

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +33% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

Mixed — 36% long-term, 30% new

Growing discovery — still being found

Mixed cohorts — 39% veterans, 37% new entrants

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

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