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Village Super Mkt Inc (VLGEA)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +10
Streak
8Q ▲
Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — VLGEA

Based on 143 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLGEA 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
143 hedge funds hold VLGEA 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

77 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 77 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (36 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~25 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 18 → 20 → 25. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 26% new
76 out of 143 hedge funds have held VLGEA 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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Value +19% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+18%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +19%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

23 → 15 → 18 → 20 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 18 → 20 → 25. A growing number of institutions are discovering VLGEA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 57% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 57% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 143 holders: 82 (57%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 45 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 142 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VLGEA

In 2026 Q1, 77 hedge funds were net buyers of VLGEA (25 opened a new position, 52 added to an existing one), while 51 reduced or exited (36 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 8 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in VLGEA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 143.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLGEA

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

Market Analysis: VLGEA

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Company Profile: VLGEA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Village Super Mkt Inc (VLGEA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VLGEA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 80d ago
VLGEA
nan%
XLP
nan%

VLGEA outperformed XLP by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
VLGEA
nan%
XLP
nan%

Since the filing became public, VLGEA outperformed XLP by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VLGEA
141 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 141 133 6.02%
13F Shares 7M 7M 1.34%
Total Value $287M $242M 18.66%
New Positions 23 20 +3
Increased Positions 52 37 +15
Closed Positions 15 14 +1
Reduced Positions 36 53 -17
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

141 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VLGEA. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 VLGEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bulldog Investors, LLP 1.62% 170,515 $7.2M
2 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 1.28% 26,823 $1.1M
3 Money Concepts Capital Corp 0.91% 391,214 $16.5M
4 Aegis Financial Corp 0.41% 55,733 $2.4M
5 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.39% 405,312 $17.1M
6 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.30% 30,310 $1.3M
7 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 151,631 $6.4M
8 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.13% 50,000 $2.1M
9 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.09% 13,414 $566K
10 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.08% 6,845 $289K
11 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.08% 185,500 $7.8M
12 Royce & Associates LP 0.05% 129,570 $5.5M
13 Fort Point Capital Partners LLC 0.05% 8,891 $375K
14 Shufro Rose & Co LLC 0.04% 12,500 $528K
15 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.03% 464,084 $19.6M
16 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 85,381 $3.6M
17 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.02% 20,529 $867K
18 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 10,332 $366K
19 Morton Brown Family Wealth, LLC 0.02% 1,821 $77K
20 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.02% 69,800 $2.9M
21 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 0.02% 908 $38K
22 Abound Wealth Management 0.01% 1,500 $63K
23 Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC 0.01% 31,011 $1.3M
24 High Point Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 266 $11K
25 American Century Companies Inc 0.01% 426,933 $18.0M
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 — Village Super Mkt Inc (VLGEA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLGEA?

Buying streak — 8 quarters in a row: For 8 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLGEA 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 VLGEA?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 77 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 52 added to an existing one). Only 51 were sellers (36 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VLGEA holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 34 of 142 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 VLGEA?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 76 out of 143 hedge funds have held VLGEA 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.

Is it too late to buy Village Super Mkt Inc (VLGEA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VLGEA has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VLGEA has gained nan% vs nan% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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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