Based on 2 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 VLEEY 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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Below peak — only 50% of 3.0Y high
50% of all-time peak
Only 2 funds hold VLEEY today versus a peak of 4 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 50% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 33% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold VLEEY compared to a year ago (-33% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 0% buying
0 buying3 selling
Last quarter: 3 funds sold vs only 0 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~0 new funds per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 50% conviction (2yr+)
■ 50% medium
■ 0% new
1 out of 2 hedge funds have held VLEEY 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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Steady discovery — ~0 new funds/quarter
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 0 → 0. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 50% veterans vs 0% newcomers
■ 50% veterans
■ 50% 1-2yr
■ 0% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2 holders: 1 (50%) are 2+ year veterans, 1 entered 1–2 years ago, and 0 (0%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 93% AUM from top-100 funds
93% from top-100 AUM funds
1 of 2 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 93% of total institutional value in VLEEY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.