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Vanguard World Fd (VCR)

540 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VCR. 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
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — VCR

Based on 548 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VCR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
548 hedge funds hold VCR 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

204 buying240 selling
Last quarter: 240 funds reduced or exited vs 204 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 60 → 71 → 52. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 16% new
337 out of 548 hedge funds have held VCR 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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Price up while funds trimmed (-15% value, -84% shares)

Value
-15%
Shares
-84%
Last quarter: total value of institutional VCR holdings rose -15% even though funds reduced share count by 84%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

41 → 50 → 60 → 71 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 60 → 71 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering VCR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 550 holders: 352 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 87 entered 1–2 years ago, and 111 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 546 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VCR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — VCR

In 2026 Q1, 204 hedge funds were net buyers of VCR (52 opened a new position, 152 added to an existing one), while 240 reduced or exited (183 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 52% of total institutional value in VCR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 548.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCR

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

Market Analysis: VCR

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Company Profile: VCR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard World Fd (VCR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VCR 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 · 77d ago
VCR
+11.3%
SPY
+15.9%

VCR outperformed SPY by -4.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
VCR
+3.9%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, VCR outperformed SPY by +1.9% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VCR
540 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 540 553 -2.35%
13F Shares 7M 44M -84.32%
Total Value $2.41B $2.85B -15.49%
New Positions 47 71 -24
Increased Positions 148 165 -17
Closed Positions 60 46 +14
Reduced Positions 182 172 +10
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

540 + investors

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Top 25 VCR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Adaptive Financial Consulting, LLC 5.18% 37,682 $13.5M
2 Southern Capital Services Inc /Adv 5.04% 21,825 $7.8M
3 Bonfire Financial 4.34% 16,055 $5.8M
4 Richmond Brothers, Inc. 4.01% 16,759 $6.0M
5 Junk Investment Group, LLC 3.92% 20,808 $7.5M
6 Beacon Capital Management, Inc. 3.76% 186,007 $66.8M
7 Trust Co of Oklahoma 3.38% 32,277 $11.6M
8 Financial Freedom, LLC 3.27% 18,300 $6.6M
9 Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. 2.80% 17,854 $6.4M
10 Strengthening Families & Communities, LLC 2.48% 27,656 $9.9M
11 PGIM Custom Harvest LLC 2.22% 396,125 $142.2M
12 Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. 2.09% 9,811 $3.5M
13 Hobart Private Capital, LLC 2.04% 28,924 $10.4M
14 Odyssey Capital Advisors, Inc. 1.90% 5,905 $2.1M
15 Founders Grove Wealth Partners, LLC 1.69% 20,731 $7.4M
16 Gibraltar Capital Management, Inc. 1.51% 24,455 $8.8M
17 JM2 Capital Inc. 1.45% 4,871 $1.7M
18 Madden Advisory Services, Inc. 1.42% 10,015 $3.6M
19 RCW Management, LLC 1.24% 3,364 $1.2M
20 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 1.18% 21,526 $7.7M
21 First Financial Corp /In/ 1.06% 7,536 $2.7M
22 MontVue Capital Management, Inc. 1.05% 4,308 $1.5M
23 Jacobs Equity LLC 1.03% 3,222 $1.2M
24 Kcm Investment Advisors LLC 1.03% 86,486 $31.1M
25 Triangle Securities Wealth Management 0.98% 12,028 $4.3M
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 (VCR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCR?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VCR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for VCR?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 240 funds reduced or exited vs 204 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VCR holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 28 of 546 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in VCR. 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 VCR?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 337 out of 548 hedge funds have held VCR 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 World Fd (VCR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCR has moved +3.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCR has gained +11.3% vs +15.9% 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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