VFIAX Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard 500 Index Admiral (VFIAX) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VFIAX has moved -1.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VFIAX gained +2.3% vs +2.3% 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.

Vanguard 500 Index Admiral (VFIAX)

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Smart Money Signals — VFIAX

Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VFIAX 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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Below peak — only 66% of 3.0Y high

66% of all-time peak

Only 33 funds hold VFIAX today versus a peak of 50 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 66% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.

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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

4 fewer hedge funds hold VFIAX compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

15 buying23 selling

Last quarter: 23 funds sold vs only 15 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 5 → 4 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 12% medium ■ 15% new

24 out of 33 hedge funds have held VFIAX 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 (+12% value, -5% shares)

Value

+11%

-4%

Last quarter: total value of institutional VFIAX holdings rose +12% even though funds reduced share count by 5%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

3 → 9 → 5 → 4 → 7 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 5 → 4 → 7. VFIAX 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 — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 33 holders: 23 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 3 entered 1–2 years ago, and 7 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

0% from top-100 AUM funds

0 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

2.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	33	35	-5.71%
13F Shares	475K	500K	-4.87%
Total Value	$324M	$291M	11.5%
New Positions	7	4	+3
Increased Positions	8	14	-6
Closed Positions	9	6	+3
Reduced Positions	14	10	+4
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

-5.71%

13F Shares

475K

500K

-4.87%

Total Value

$324M

$291M

11.5%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-6

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

33 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VFIAX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	First Merchants Corp	5.05%	207,295	$143.4M
2	Fulton Bank, N.A.	2.56%	120,911	$83.7M
3	McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc.	1.45%	314	$217K
4	Vermillion Wealth Management, Inc.	1.18%	7,285	$5.0M
5	Hemenway Trust Co LLC	1.03%	21,310	$14.7M
6	Arvest Bank Trust Division	0.87%	25,777	$17.8M
7	Coston, McIsaac & Partners	0.76%	5,451	$3.8M
8	North Star Asset Management Inc	0.58%	21,400	$14.8M
9	DB Fitzpatrick & Co, Inc	0.40%	753	$521K
10	Sequent Asset Management, LLC	0.32%	1,104	$665K
11	Dempze Nancy E	0.26%	785	$543K
12	Sippican Capital Advisors	0.24%	557	$386K
13	Carret Asset Management, LLC	0.20%	3,314	$2.3M
14	Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.18%	1,653	$1.1M
15	Violich Capital Management, Inc.	0.17%	2,288	$1.6M
16	Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker, LLC	0.17%	4,657	$3.2M
17	North Point Portfolio Managers Corp/Oh	0.15%	1,312	$908K
18	Riverbridge Partners LLC	0.14%	7,181	$5.0M
19	O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc	0.11%	588	$407K
20	Ethos Financial Group, LLC	0.08%	1,796	$1.2M
21	Braun Stacey Associates Inc	0.08%	4,080	$2.8M
22	Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC.	0.07%	8,496	$5.9M
23	Kidder Stephen W	0.07%	375	$259K
24	Great Lakes Advisors, LLC	0.05%	9,713	$6.7M
25	Kelleher Financial Advisors	0.05%	513	$355K

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 500 Index Admiral (VFIAX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VFIAX?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VFIAX 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 VFIAX?

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying: Last quarter: 23 funds sold vs only 15 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for VFIAX holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100: 0 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VFIAX?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 33 hedge funds have held VFIAX 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 500 Index Admiral (VFIAX) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VFIAX has moved -1.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VFIAX has gained +2.3% vs +2.3% 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.

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Vanguard 500 Index Admiral (VFIAX)

Smart Money Signals — VFIAX

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

Below peak — only 66% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

Heavy selling pressure — only 39% buying

Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Price up while funds trimmed (+12% value, -5% shares)

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VFIAX

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