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Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VCSH)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VCSH. 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
↑ +46
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
62%

Smart Money Signals — VCSH

Based on 1470 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCSH 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
1,470 hedge funds hold VCSH 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+171 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 62% buying

859 buying533 selling
Last quarter: 859 funds were net buyers (159 opened a brand new position + 700 added to an existing one). Only 533 were sellers (420 trimmed + 113 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 114 → 98 → 186 → 159. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new
959 out of 1,470 hedge funds have held VCSH 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

101 → 114 → 98 → 186 → 159 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 114 → 98 → 186 → 159. 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 — 67% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,470 holders: 987 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 187 entered 1–2 years ago, and 296 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 1463 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in VCSH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — VCSH

In 2026 Q1, 859 hedge funds were net buyers of VCSH (159 opened a new position, 700 added to an existing one), while 533 reduced or exited (420 trimmed, 113 sold completely) — a 62% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 45% of total institutional value in VCSH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1470.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCSH

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

Market Analysis: VCSH

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Company Profile: VCSH

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much VCSH 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 · 78d ago
VCSH
-0.3%
SPY
+15.9%

VCSH outperformed SPY by -16.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
VCSH
+0.6%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, VCSH outperformed SPY by -1.4% .

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.

50 top-rated funds 90 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VCSH
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1458 1424 2.39%
13F Shares 340M 307M 10.61%
Total Value $26.47B $24.50B 8.03%
New Positions 156 186 -30
Increased Positions 696 682 +14
Closed Positions 122 89 +33
Reduced Positions 416 396 +20
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VCSH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BCK Partners, Inc. 24.41% 570,255 $45.2M
2 Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. 24.35% 855,072 $67.8M
3 JBGlobal.com LLC 24.03% 307,799 $24.4M
4 William Mack & Associates, Inc. 18.00% 397,355 $31.5M
5 E&R Wealth Management, LLC 16.45% 208,372 $16.5M
6 FIDELIS iM, LLC 14.36% 478,658 $37.9M
7 Eaton-Cambridge Inc. 13.59% 547,927 $43.4M
8 Beacon Financial Strategies CORP 13.40% 297,741 $23.6M
9 Liquid Strategies, LLC 12.42% 729,360 $57.8M
10 Adaptive Financial Consulting, LLC 12.11% 398,835 $31.6M
11 Twin Cities Retirement Group LLC 11.99% 165,418 $13.1M
12 Longview Financial Advisors LLC 11.57% 268,589 $21.3M
13 Marks Wealth, LLC 11.42% 547,376 $43.4M
14 Fischer Financial Services, Inc. 11.07% 415,166 $32.9M
15 Allstate Corp 10.69% 12,616,300 $1.00B
16 Quaker Wealth Management, LLC 10.50% 424,054 $33.6M
17 Finhabits Advisors LLC 10.18% 139,163 $11.0M
18 RW Investment Management LLC 9.78% 1,274,824 $101.1M
19 Cypress Financial Planning LLC 9.71% 444,194 $35.2M
20 Ami Investment Management Inc 9.71% 544,670 $43.2M
21 Nepc LLC 9.57% 6,065,567 $480.8M
22 Tandem Wealth Advisors LLC 9.40% 266,100 $21.1M
23 Forbes Financial Planning, Inc. 9.38% 204,881 $16.2M
24 Lighthouse Financial LLC 9.31% 194,884 $15.4M
25 Minot DeBlois Advisors LLC 9.02% 125,354 $9.9M
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 — Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VCSH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCSH?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCSH 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 VCSH?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 859 funds were net buyers (159 opened a brand new position + 700 added to an existing one). Only 533 were sellers (420 trimmed + 113 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCSH holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 36 of 1463 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in VCSH. 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 VCSH?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 959 out of 1,470 hedge funds have held VCSH 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 (VCSH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCSH has moved +0.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCSH has gained -0.3% 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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