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Vanguard Wellington Fd (VFMF)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
71%

Smart Money Signals — VFMF

Based on 93 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VFMF 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
93 hedge funds hold VFMF 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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Fast accumulation — +41% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+41% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 71% buying

62 buying25 selling
Last quarter: 62 funds were net buyers (21 opened a brand new position + 41 added to an existing one). Only 25 were sellers (16 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VFMF position: 15 → 9 → 12 → 21. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

41% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 33% new
38 out of 93 hedge funds have held VFMF 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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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 15 → 9 → 12 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 9 → 12 → 21. A growing number of institutions are discovering VFMF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 37% veterans, 45% new entrants

37% veterans 18% 1-2yr 45% new
Of 93 current holders: 34 (37%) held 2+ years, 17 held 1–2 years, 42 (45%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds

21% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — VFMF

In 2026 Q1, 62 hedge funds were net buyers of VFMF (21 opened a new position, 41 added to an existing one), while 25 reduced or exited (16 trimmed, 9 sold completely) — a 71% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 7 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 21% of total institutional value in VFMF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 93.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VFMF

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

Market Analysis: VFMF

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Company Profile: VFMF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Wellington Fd (VFMF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VFMF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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
VFMF
nan%
SPY
+15.1%

VFMF outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
VFMF
nan%
SPY
+1.3%

Since the filing became public, VFMF outperformed SPY 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.

2 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
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Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VFMF
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 93 81 14.81%
13F Shares 2M 1M 7.77%
Total Value $215M $218M -1.26%
New Positions 21 12 +9
Increased Positions 41 33 +8
Closed Positions 9 6 +3
Reduced Positions 16 19 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 VFMF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Anderson Hoagland & Co 4.11% 307,946 $47.8M
2 Systelligence, LLC 3.25% 107,954 $16.7M
3 Storen Legacy Partners, LLC 2.85% 58,705 $9.1M
4 Rooted Wealth Advisors, Inc. 2.06% 46,955 $7.8M
5 Cedar Point Capital Partners, LLC 1.56% 15,495 $2.4M
6 TFB Advisors LLC 1.44% 17,741 $2.8M
7 Resolute Wealth Advisor, INC. 1.25% 14,185 $2.2M
8 Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors, LLC 1.01% 14,977 $2.3M
9 Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors, LLC 0.90% 39,930 $6.2M
10 Seed Wealth Management, Inc. 0.71% 6,650 $1.0M
11 Partners in Financial Planning 0.50% 19,332 $3.0M
12 RHS Financial, LLC 0.47% 6,347 $984K
13 Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC 0.33% 15,936 $2.5M
14 Victory Financial Group, LLC 0.29% 15,353 $2.4M
15 Baer Investment Advisory LLC 0.29% 15,353 $2.4M
16 Harbor Asset Planning, Inc. 0.29% 2,197 $341K
17 Perryman Financial Advisory Inc /Ad 0.21% 9,145 $1.4M
18 Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC 0.21% 12,345 $1.9M
19 Advisortrust Partners, LLC 0.20% 3,115 $483K
20 Capital Square, LLC 0.19% 2,420 $403K
21 BridgePort Financial Solutions, LLC 0.19% 4,215 $654K
22 Coquina Private Wealth LLC 0.18% 1,404 $218K
23 Cassia Capital Partners, LLC 0.17% 2,108 $327K
24 First Citizens Financial Corp 0.16% 2,227 $345K
25 Calton & Associates, INC. 0.16% 7,270 $1.1M
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 Wellington Fd (VFMF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VFMF?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VFMF 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 VFMF?

More buyers than sellers — 71% buying: Last quarter: 62 funds were net buyers (21 opened a brand new position + 41 added to an existing one). Only 25 were sellers (16 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VFMF holders?

Strong quality — 21% AUM from major funds: 10 of 93 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 21% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VFMF?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 38 out of 93 hedge funds have held VFMF 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 Wellington Fd (VFMF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VFMF has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VFMF has gained nan% vs +15.1% 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.

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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