Based on 90 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VFQY 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
90 hedge funds hold VFQY 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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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying
44 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 44 funds bought or added vs 32 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 — ~12 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 8 → 12 → 12. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 51% conviction (2yr+)
■ 27% medium
■ 22% new
46 out of 90 hedge funds have held VFQY 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
12 → 5 → 8 → 12 → 12 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 8 → 12 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering VFQY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 51% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 51% veterans
■ 19% 1-2yr
■ 30% new
Of 90 current holders: 46 (51%) 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 — 6% AUM from top-100
6% from top-100 AUM funds
11 of 90 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 6% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.