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Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
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Buyers last Q
66%

Smart Money Signals — VGZ

Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VGZ 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
98 hedge funds hold VGZ 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 — +88% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+46 new funds entered over the past year (+88% 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 — 66% buying

61 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 61 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (17 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VGZ position: 22 → 16 → 16 → 40. 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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43% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 43% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 34% new
42 out of 98 hedge funds have held VGZ 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

13 → 22 → 16 → 16 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 16 → 16 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering VGZ each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 103 holders: 57 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 97 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — 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 — VGZ

In 2026 Q2, 61 hedge funds were net buyers of VGZ (40 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 66% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 38% of total institutional value in VGZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 98.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VGZ

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

Market Analysis: VGZ

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VGZ
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 11 days 96 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 96 73 31.51%
13F Shares 42M 36M 16.98%
Total Value $79M $70M 12.68%
New Positions 39 16 +23
Increased Positions 19 23 -4
Closed Positions 15 16 -1
Reduced Positions 16 16 -
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VGZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopernik Global Investors, LLC 1.64% 14,049,338 $26.8M
2 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.43% 910,038 $1.7M
3 Nilsine Partners, LLC 0.32% 2,457,008 $4.7M
4 Impala Asset Management LLC 0.30% 275,000 $525K
5 MMCAP International Inc. SPC 0.11% 658,564 $1.3M
6 Orcam Financial Group 0.07% 73,929 $141K
7 McAlvany Wealth Management LLC 0.05% 37,866 $72K
8 Prairiewood Capital, LLC 0.02% 41,000 $78K
9 Sprott INC. 0.01% 239,242 $457K
10 Searle & CO. 0.01% 27,000 $52K
11 Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. 0.01% 12,500 $24K
12 Three Seasons Wealth, LLC 0.01% 37,000 $71K
13 Caitlin John, LLC 0.01% 5,000 $10K
14 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.01% 31,577 $60K
15 Bison Wealth, LLC 0.00% 27,633 $51K
16 Global Retirement Partners, LLC 0.00% 147,852 $282K
17 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 2,208,434 $4.2M
18 Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $19K
19 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 29,500 $56K
20 Trek Financial, LLC 0.00% 21,746 $42K
21 Tradition Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 14,300 $27K
22 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 629,885 $1.2M
23 StoneX Group Inc. 0.00% 14,422 $28K
24 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 100,000 $191K
25 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 89,554 $171K
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 — Vista Gold Corp (VGZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VGZ?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VGZ 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 VGZ?

More buyers than sellers — 66% buying: Last quarter: 61 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 32 were sellers (17 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VGZ holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 33 of 97 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 VGZ?

43% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 42 out of 98 hedge funds have held VGZ 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.

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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