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Valens Semiconductor Ltd (VLN)

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

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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — VLN

Based on 55 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLN 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
55 hedge funds hold VLN 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 — +34% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+14 new funds entered over the past year (+34% 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 — 65% buying

40 buying22 selling
Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (9 trimmed + 13 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VLN position: 7 → 11 → 13 → 19. 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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40% of holders stayed for 2+ years

40% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 40% new
22 out of 55 hedge funds have held VLN 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 +277% but shares only +20% — price-driven

Value
+276%
Shares
+20%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +277%, but actual share count only changed +20%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

3 → 7 → 11 → 13 → 19 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 11 → 13 → 19. 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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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 32% newcomers

58% veterans 10% 1-2yr 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 62 holders: 36 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100

11% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
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 — VLN

In 2026 Q2, 40 hedge funds were net buyers of VLN (19 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 22 reduced or exited (9 trimmed, 13 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 55.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLN

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VLN
54 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 54 49 10.2%
13F Shares 42M 35M 20.3%
Total Value $141M $38M 276.86%
New Positions 19 13 +6
Increased Positions 21 14 +7
Closed Positions 13 9 +4
Reduced Positions 6 11 -5
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 VLN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Value Base Ltd. 29.92% 21,491,922 $48.6M
2 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.29% 950,000 $2.1M
3 T3 Companies, LLC 0.05% 22,500 $51K
4 ARK Investment Management LLC 0.02% 1,412,570 $3.2M
5 Founders Capital Management 0.01% 14,000 $32K
6 Axq Capital, LP 0.01% 37,973 $86K
7 Phoenix Financial Ltd. 0.01% 336,785 $761K
8 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 1,468,229 $3.3M
9 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 2,401,143 $5.4M
10 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 99,644 $225K
11 Peak6 LLC 0.00% 579,788 $1.3M
12 Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. 0.00% 179,616 $406K
13 Lodestone Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 2,500 $6K
14 Quadrature Capital Ltd 0.00% 83,588 $189K
15 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 971,883 $2.2M
16 Centiva Capital, LP 0.00% 80,646 $182K
17 Caption Management, LLC 0.00% 107,100 $242K
18 Hrt Financial LP 0.00% 243,406 $550K
19 Man Group plc 0.00% 262,400 $593K
20 Sig Brokerage, LP 0.00% 19,954 $45K
21 Ameriprise Financial Inc 0.00% 1,682,042 $3.8M
22 Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.00% 524,116 $1.2M
23 Millennium Management LLC 0.00% 697,804 $1.6M
24 Qube Research & Technologies Ltd 0.00% 193,439 $437K
25 Tudor Investment Corp Et Al 0.00% 127,600 $288K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Valens Semiconductor Ltd (VLN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLN?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLN 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 VLN?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 40 funds were net buyers (19 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 22 were sellers (9 trimmed + 13 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VLN holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 11% AUM from top-100: 16 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 11% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VLN?

40% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 22 out of 55 hedge funds have held VLN 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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