Vericel Corp (VCEL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Vericel Corp (VCEL)

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

Smart Money Signals — VCEL

Based on 315 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEL 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

315 hedge funds hold VCEL 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+45 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

186 buying124 selling

Last quarter: 186 funds were net buyers (66 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 124 were sellers (96 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new VCEL position: 31 → 59 → 39 → 66. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new

182 out of 315 hedge funds have held VCEL 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 +37% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value

+37%

+1%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +37%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

38 → 31 → 59 → 39 → 66 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 59 → 39 → 66. A growing number of institutions are discovering VCEL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Entry-cohort mix of 319 holders: 204 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 77 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

52 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VCEL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	313	277	13.0%
13F Shares	56M	57M	-3.17%
Total Value	$2.34B	$1.75B	33.83%
New Positions	66	39	+27
Increased Positions	119	103	+16
Closed Positions	30	36	-6
Reduced Positions	96	98	-2
Total Calls	3	2	50.0%
Total Puts	1	3	-66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.33	1.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

313

277

13.0%

13F Shares

56M

57M

-3.17%

Total Value

$2.34B

$1.75B

33.83%

New Positions

+27

Increased Positions

119

103

+16

Closed Positions

-6

Reduced Positions

-2

Total Calls

50.0%

Total Puts

-66.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.33

1.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

313 + investors

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

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

Top 25 VCEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Brown Capital Management LLC	4.48%	504,049	$22.4M
2	Summit Creek Advisors LLC	3.32%	219,312	$9.8M
3	Soleus Capital Management, L.P.	2.24%	1,459,152	$64.9M
4	SG Capital Management LLC	2.10%	571,252	$25.4M
5	Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC	2.02%	2,083,832	$92.7M
6	First Washington CORP	1.82%	170,355	$7.6M
7	Next Century Growth Investors LLC	1.45%	612,584	$27.3M
8	Kopp Family Office, LLC	1.39%	51,053	$2.3M
9	Geneva Capital Management LLC	1.37%	1,339,123	$59.6M
10	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	1.18%	120,380	$5.4M
11	Scholtz & Company, LLC	1.14%	51,409	$2.3M
12	Champlain Investment Partners, LLC	0.86%	755,828	$33.6M
13	Osterweis Capital Management Inc	0.84%	398,365	$17.7M
14	Congress Asset Management Co	0.80%	2,916,295	$129.7M
15	Torrey Growth & Income Advisors	0.57%	38,308	$1.7M
16	Bridge City Capital, LLC	0.54%	53,534	$2.4M
17	Formula Growth Ltd	0.40%	25,824	$1.1M
18	nVerses Capital, LLC	0.36%	5,209	$232K
19	Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC	0.30%	138,840	$6.2M
20	Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB	0.29%	70,000	$3.1M
21	Granite Investment Partners, LLC	0.28%	121,696	$5.4M
22	Peregrine Capital Management LLC	0.27%	185,529	$8.3M
23	William Blair Investment Management, LLC	0.27%	1,992,855	$88.7M
24	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.27%	15,570	$693K
25	Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC	0.26%	896,651	$39.9M

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 — Vericel Corp (VCEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCEL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEL 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 VCEL?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 186 funds were net buyers (66 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 124 were sellers (96 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCEL holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VCEL. 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 VCEL?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 182 out of 315 hedge funds have held VCEL 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.

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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Vericel Corp (VCEL)

Smart Money Signals — VCEL

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+27 vs last Q)

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +37% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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