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Veeco Instrs Inc Del (VECO)

238 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VECO. 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
↑ +21
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VECO

Based on 241 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 VECO 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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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
241 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 262 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+9% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

128 buying98 selling
Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 98 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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Steady new buyers — ~47 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 31 → 39 → 43 → 47. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 24% new
138 out of 241 hedge funds have held VECO 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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Value +26% but shares only +7% — price-driven

Value
+25%
Shares
+6%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +26%, but actual share count only changed +7%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 31 → 39 → 43 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 39 → 43 → 47. A growing number of institutions are discovering VECO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 243 holders: 153 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 27 entered 1–2 years ago, and 63 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in VECO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — VECO

In 2026 Q1, 128 hedge funds were net buyers of VECO (47 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 98 reduced or exited (72 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 50% of total institutional value in VECO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 241.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VECO

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

Market Analysis: VECO

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Company Profile: VECO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Veeco Instrs Inc Del (VECO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VECO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 80d ago
VECO
nan%
XLK
+39.8%

VECO outperformed XLK by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
VECO
nan%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, VECO outperformed XLK 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.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VECO
238 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 238 220 8.18%
13F Shares 66M 62M 6.81%
Total Value $2.23B $1.77B 25.62%
New Positions 45 43 +2
Increased Positions 80 72 +8
Closed Positions 27 43 -16
Reduced Positions 71 73 -2
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

238 + investors

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

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Top 25 VECO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 2.81% 2,171,399 $73.5M
2 BlackBarn Capital Partners LP 2.72% 1,000,000 $33.9M
3 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.82% 161,343 $5.5M
4 Needham Investment Management LLC 1.52% 880,000 $29.8M
5 Nano Cap New Millennium Growth Fund L P 1.31% 41,500 $1.4M
6 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.94% 200,000 $6.8M
7 Oakum Bay Capital LLC 0.90% 49,753 $1.7M
8 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.52% 2,107,647 $71.4M
9 Hidden Lake Asset Management LP 0.51% 50,276 $1.7M
10 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.46% 253,379 $8.6M
11 Magnetar Financial LLC 0.44% 1,266,626 $42.9M
12 Econ Financial Services Corp 0.42% 26,413 $894K
13 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.32% 192,731 $6.5M
14 Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.30% 80,645 $2.7M
15 Inspire Advisors, LLC 0.25% 91,440 $3.1M
16 Dumont & Blake Investment Advisors LLC 0.23% 27,430 $929K
17 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.16% 229,986 $7.8M
18 Royce & Associates LP 0.16% 477,866 $16.2M
19 Atreides Management, LP 0.16% 233,923 $7.9M
20 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.16% 693,912 $23.5M
21 Mangrove Partners IM, LLC 0.15% 56,213 $1.9M
22 Abc Arbitrage SA 0.14% 31,518 $1.1M
23 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.14% 86,851 $2.9M
24 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.14% 243,463 $8.2M
25 Nishkama Capital, LLC 0.13% 60,400 $2.0M
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 — Veeco Instrs Inc Del (VECO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VECO?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 98 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 VECO holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in VECO. 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 VECO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 138 out of 241 hedge funds have held VECO 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 Veeco Instrs Inc Del (VECO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VECO has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VECO has gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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