Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral (VFIAX): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral (VFIAX)

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Smart Money Signals — VFIAX

Based on 36 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, 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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High ownership — 73% of 3.0Y peak

73% of all-time peak

36 funds currently hold this stock — 73% of the 3.0-year high of 49 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

5 fewer hedge funds hold VFIAX compared to a year ago (-12% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

18 buying20 selling

Last quarter: 20 funds reduced or exited vs 18 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 3 → 9 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new

22 out of 36 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

5 → 12 → 3 → 9 → 5 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 3 → 9 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Of 36 current holders: 22 (61%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

0% from top-100 AUM funds

0 of 36 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.

2.3

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	36	39	-7.69%
13F Shares	471K	494K	-4.57%
Total Value	$298M	$300M	-0.82%
New Positions	5	9	-4
Increased Positions	13	10	+3
Closed Positions	8	6	+2
Reduced Positions	12	15	-3
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

-7.69%

13F Shares

471K

494K

-4.57%

Total Value

$298M

$300M

-0.82%

New Positions

-4

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-3

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

36 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 17 institutional holders of VFIAX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	FIRST MERCHANTS CORP	4.87%	212,425	$128.0M
2	FULTON BANK, N.A.	2.69%	126,779	$76.4M
3	Coston, McIsaac & Partners	0.75%	5,496	$3.3M
4	NORTHSTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT Co	0.60%	4,465	$2.7M
5	NEVILLE RODIE & SHAW INC	0.27%	6,140	$4K
6	Sippican Capital Advisors	0.23%	556	$335K
7	Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.22%	1,868	$1.1M
8	Redwood Wealth Management Group, LLC	0.21%	791	$477K
9	Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC	0.20%	3,978	$2.4M
10	Violich Capital Management, Inc.	0.16%	2,333	$1.4M
11	MOODY LYNN LIEBERSON & WALKER, LLC	0.16%	4,737	$2.9M
12	NORTH POINT PORTFOLIO MANAGERS CORP/OH	0.14%	1,312	$791K
13	RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC	0.11%	7,184	$4.3M
14	BRAUN STACEY ASSOCIATES INC	0.07%	3,418	$2.1M
15	ROWLANDMILLER & PARTNERS.ADV	0.04%	287	—
16	Oakworth Capital, Inc.	0.01%	407	$245K
17	Game Plan Financial Advisors, LLC	0.00%	13	$8K

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 Fund Admiral (VFIAX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VFIAX?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds reduced or exited vs 18 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VFIAX holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100: 0 of 36 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?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 22 out of 36 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.

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 Fund Admiral (VFIAX)

Smart Money Signals — VFIAX

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 73% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100

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