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Victory Cap Hldgs Inc Del (VCTR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — VCTR

Based on 324 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VCTR 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
324 hedge funds hold VCTR 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
+48 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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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

173 buying134 selling
Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 134 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+18 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VCTR position: 54 → 62 → 36 → 54. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 24% new
141 out of 324 hedge funds have held VCTR 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

42 → 54 → 62 → 36 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 62 → 36 → 54. VCTR is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 49% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 49% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 327 holders: 159 (49%) are 2+ year veterans, 70 entered 1–2 years ago, and 98 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 324 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in VCTR. 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 — VCTR

In 2026 Q1, 173 hedge funds were net buyers of VCTR (54 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 134 reduced or exited (98 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 40% of total institutional value in VCTR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 324.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCTR

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

Market Analysis: VCTR

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Company Profile: VCTR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Victory Cap Hldgs Inc Del (VCTR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VCTR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) 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 · 81d ago
VCTR
nan%
XLF
+8.5%

VCTR outperformed XLF by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
VCTR
nan%
XLF
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, VCTR outperformed XLF by nan% .

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.

22 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VCTR
322 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 322 306 5.23%
13F Shares 50M 52M -2.07%
Total Value $3.10B $3.24B -4.36%
New Positions 53 36 +17
Increased Positions 118 102 +16
Closed Positions 37 47 -10
Reduced Positions 96 119 -23
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

322 + investors

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Top 25 VCTR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Crestview Partners II GP, L.P. 78.65% 4,095,423 $268.2M
2 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 3.44% 1,087,315 $71.2M
3 Jb Capital Partners LP 2.73% 241,812 $15.8M
4 Gator Capital Management, LLC 1.74% 129,792 $8.5M
5 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.48% 40,843 $2.7M
6 Steamboat Capital Partners, LLC 1.38% 85,000 $5.6M
7 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.24% 19,350 $1.3M
8 Kendall Capital Management 1.19% 88,911 $5.8M
9 CM Management, LLC 1.09% 20,000 $1.3M
10 Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 1.05% 338,957 $22.2M
11 Bahl & Gaynor Inc 0.89% 2,704,231 $177.1M
12 Pembroke Management, LTD 0.78% 82,693 $5.4M
13 Annex Advisory Services, LLC 0.73% 591,842 $38.8M
14 GS Investments, Inc. 0.59% 15,600 $1.0M
15 Moody National Bank Trust Division 0.55% 87,467 $5.7M
16 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.52% 88,007 $5.8M
17 RBF Capital, LLC 0.51% 149,063 $9.8M
18 Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners, L.P. 0.51% 57,813 $3.8M
19 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.50% 44,470 $2.9M
20 Formula Growth Ltd 0.40% 13,426 $879K
21 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.39% 20,557 $1.3M
22 Royce & Associates LP 0.38% 583,389 $38.2M
23 Argent Capital Management LLC 0.37% 179,683 $11.8M
24 Directional Asset Management 0.37% 6,141 $402K
25 Impax Asset Management Group plc 0.30% 650,000 $42.6M
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 — Victory Cap Hldgs Inc Del (VCTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCTR?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VCTR 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 VCTR?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 173 funds bought or added vs 134 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for VCTR holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 324 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in VCTR. 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 VCTR?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 141 out of 324 hedge funds have held VCTR 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 Victory Cap Hldgs Inc Del (VCTR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VCTR has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VCTR has gained nan% vs +8.5% for XLF. 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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