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Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VCIT)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VCIT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +55
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — VCIT

Based on 1367 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCIT 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
1,367 hedge funds hold VCIT 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+213 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 64% buying

864 buying480 selling
Last quarter: 864 funds were net buyers (172 opened a brand new position + 692 added to an existing one). Only 480 were sellers (363 trimmed + 117 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-34 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 110 → 126 → 206 → 172. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
810 out of 1,367 hedge funds have held VCIT 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

116 → 110 → 126 → 206 → 172 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 110 → 126 → 206 → 172. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,372 holders: 849 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 207 entered 1–2 years ago, and 316 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 1363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in VCIT. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VCIT

In 2026 Q1, 864 hedge funds were net buyers of VCIT (172 opened a new position, 692 added to an existing one), while 480 reduced or exited (363 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 65% of total institutional value in VCIT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +55 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1367.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCIT

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

Market Analysis: VCIT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VCIT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VCIT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 79d ago
VCIT
-0.2%
SPY
+13.9%

VCIT outperformed SPY by -14.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
VCIT
+1.1%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, VCIT outperformed SPY by +0.9% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

45 top-rated funds 85 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VCIT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1353 1311 3.2%
13F Shares 542M 519M 4.36%
Total Value $44.05B $42.71B 3.13%
New Positions 169 206 -37
Increased Positions 684 673 +11
Closed Positions 127 89 +38
Reduced Positions 359 308 +51
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VCIT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Buffalo Business & Estate Services Ltd 19.56% 1,629,062 $134.8M
2 Davidson Capital Management Inc. 19.37% 1,292,103 $106.9M
3 Frisco Financial Planning LLC 17.06% 215,114 $17.3M
4 Twin Cities Retirement Group LLC 16.54% 218,521 $18.1M
5 Financial Advisory Partners, LLC 15.08% 644,294 $53.3M
6 Bishop & Co Investment Management, LLC 14.72% 518,516 $42.9M
7 SpringVest Wealth Management LLC 14.36% 254,036 $21.0M
8 Dodds Wealth, LLC 13.92% 685,118 $56.7M
9 Benchmark Financial, LLC 13.09% 176,219 $14.6M
10 Evergreen Advisors, LLC 11.95% 614,910 $50.9M
11 Legacy Edge Advisors, LLC 11.84% 1,360,788 $112.6M
12 Nepc LLC 10.53% 6,390,771 $528.8M
13 Capital Advantage, Inc. 10.53% 973,171 $80.5M
14 Foundation Wealth Management, LLC\PA 10.46% 358,431 $29.7M
15 Newton One Investments LLC 10.44% 464,730 $38.5M
16 Cypress Financial Planning LLC 10.39% 455,130 $37.7M
17 Longview Financial Advisors LLC 9.83% 218,700 $18.1M
18 DecisionPoint Financial, LLC 9.76% 546,875 $45.3M
19 Keyvantage Wealth, LLC 9.70% 266,114 $22.0M
20 25 LLC 9.56% 374,750 $31.0M
21 MilWealth Group LLC 9.53% 483,643 $40.0M
22 GoalFusion Wealth Management, LLC 9.31% 248,049 $20.5M
23 BluePrint Investing LLC 9.25% 140,342 $11.6M
24 First Interstate Bank 9.04% 1,943,286 $160.8M
25 Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC 9.01% 104,195 $8.6M
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 Scottsdale Fds (VCIT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCIT?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCIT 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 VCIT?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 864 funds were net buyers (172 opened a brand new position + 692 added to an existing one). Only 480 were sellers (363 trimmed + 117 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCIT holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 1363 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in VCIT. 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 VCIT?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 810 out of 1,367 hedge funds have held VCIT 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 Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VCIT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCIT has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCIT has gained -0.2% 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.

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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