Based on 33 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VGI 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)
97% of all-time peak
33 hedge funds hold VGI 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+5 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 57% buying
20 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 15 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 — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 5 → 6 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 55% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 27% new
18 out of 33 hedge funds have held VGI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -6%, value -54%
Last quarter: funds added -6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -54%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~3 new funds/quarter
2 → 3 → 5 → 6 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 5 → 6 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 30% newcomers
■ 58% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 33 holders: 19 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 10 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds
34% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 33 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.