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VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — VIAV

Based on 372 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VIAV 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
372 hedge funds hold VIAV 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+84 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

223 buying159 selling
Last quarter: 223 funds bought or added vs 159 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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More new buyers each quarter (+22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VIAV position: 64 → 31 → 68 → 90. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 20% new
226 out of 372 hedge funds have held VIAV 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+40% value, -1% shares)

Value
+39%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional VIAV holdings rose +40% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

42 → 64 → 31 → 68 → 90 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 64 → 31 → 68 → 90. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 385 current holders: 271 (70%) 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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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in VIAV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VIAV

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

Market Analysis: VIAV

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Company Profile: VIAV

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VIAV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 385 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 385 332 15.96%
13F Shares 223M 224M -0.71%
Total Value $3.94B $2.82B 39.76%
New Positions 95 68 +27
Increased Positions 141 127 +14
Closed Positions 44 32 +12
Reduced Positions 124 102 +22
Total Calls 8 6 33.33%
Total Puts 9 2 350.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 0.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

385 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of VIAV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 2.34% 1,424,272 $47.4M
2 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 1.70% 112,424 $3.7M
3 THOMPSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.95% 219,851 $7.3M
4 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.86% 165,059 $5.5M
5 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.69% 138,349 $4.6M
6 OAK RIDGE INVESTMENTS LLC 0.59% 266,702 $8.9M
7 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.45% 367,441 $12.2M
8 Braeburn Wealth Management LLC 0.43% 22,555 $751K
9 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.37% 61,582 $2.0M
10 Tensor Edge Capital, LLC 0.37% 64,600 $2.1M
11 Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC 0.27% 32,315 $1.4M
12 COOKSON PEIRCE & CO INC 0.14% 102,896 $3.4M
13 Heritage Family Offices, LLP 0.13% 8,830 $294K
14 Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. 0.13% 22,429 $746K
15 GAGNON SECURITIES LLC 0.11% 14,511 $483K
16 Abel Hall, LLC 0.09% 12,736 $424K
17 SHEETS SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.08% 21,789 $725K
18 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 0.07% 12,500 $416K
19 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.06% 102,600 $3K
20 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.06% 58,113 $1.9M
21 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.05% 10,012 $333K
22 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.04% 124,224 $4K
23 Aberdeen Group plc 0.04% 802,609 $26.7M
24 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 7,877 $262K
25 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 15,673 $522K
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 — VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VIAV?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VIAV 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 VIAV?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 223 funds bought or added vs 159 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.

What is the fund quality score for VIAV holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in VIAV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held VIAV?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 226 out of 372 hedge funds have held VIAV 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.