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VANGUARD WORLD FD (VDC)

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

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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — VDC

Based on 585 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VDC 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
585 hedge funds hold VDC 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 VDC is almost the same as a year ago (+11 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

263 buying251 selling
Last quarter: 263 funds bought or added vs 251 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 (+49 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VDC position: 60 → 54 → 37 → 86. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

65% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 16% new
383 out of 585 hedge funds have held VDC 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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Steady discovery — ~86 new funds/quarter

60 → 60 → 54 → 37 → 86 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 54 → 37 → 86. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 12% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 587 current holders: 388 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 585 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in VDC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VDC

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

Market Analysis: VDC

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

37 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VDC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 587 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 587 556 5.58%
13F Shares 14M 15M -0.77%
Total Value $2.88B $2.94B -2.1%
New Positions 86 37 +49
Increased Positions 178 200 -22
Closed Positions 55 66 -11
Reduced Positions 202 204 -2
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

587 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VDC. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of VDC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Compass Financial Group, INC/SD 14.11% 448,969 $100.8M
2 Blackston Financial Advisory Group, LLC 6.34% 45,047 $10.1M
3 Merrithew & Thorsten Inc 5.58% 26,329 $6K
4 Beacon Capital Management, Inc. 5.32% 420,746 $94.5M
5 Blankinship & Foster, LLC 4.07% 82,020 $18.4M
6 REDSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.99% 22,315 $5.0M
7 Weitzel Financial Services, Inc. 3.25% 38,458 $8.6M
8 SOUTHERN CAPITAL SERVICES INC /ADV 3.07% 21,245 $4.8M
9 Marotta Asset Management 2.83% 68,662 $15.4M
10 Hippocratic Financial Advisors, LLC 2.43% 24,654 $5.5M
11 RCW Management, LLC 2.29% 9,945 $2.2M
12 Calder Financial LLC 1.92% 8,657 $1.9M
13 LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC /ADV 1.82% 35,939 $8.0M
14 FINANCIAL ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC 1.79% 28,244 $6.3M
15 Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. /IL 1.61% 29,621 $6.7M
16 Sharper & Granite LLC 1.59% 20,761 $4.7M
17 CMH Wealth Management LLC 1.56% 40,531 $9.1M
18 KEELER & NADLER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT 1.36% 17,827 $4.0M
19 Silver Coast Investments LLC 1.25% 17,432 $3.9M
20 Joule Financial, LLC 1.03% 15,775 $3.5M
21 PATRIOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. 0.99% 69,015 $15.5M
22 Nvest Financial, LLC 0.90% 10,718 $2.4M
23 TRUST CO OF OKLAHOMA 0.89% 13,563 $3.0M
24 FOUNDERS GROVE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.78% 15,349 $3.4M
25 ARRIEN INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.77% 6,286 $1.4M
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 (VDC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VDC?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 263 funds bought or added vs 251 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 VDC holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 21 of 585 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in VDC. 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 VDC?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 383 out of 585 hedge funds have held VDC 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.

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.