Based on 5 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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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At the ownership peak (100% of max)
100% of all-time peak
5 hedge funds hold VCLN 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding VCLN is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying
3 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds were net buyers (2 opened a brand new position + 1 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (0 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 2 → 2 → 2 → 2. 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+)
■ 60% medium
■ 0% new
2 out of 5 hedge funds have held VCLN 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 +6%, value -13%
Last quarter: funds added +6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -13%. 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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Steady discovery — ~2 new funds/quarter
3 → 2 → 2 → 2 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 2 → 2 → 2 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 20% newcomers
■ 60% veterans
■ 20% 1-2yr
■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 5 holders: 3 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 1 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100
11% from top-100 AUM funds
3 of 5 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.