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Controladora Vuela Comp de A (VLRS)

91 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VLRS. 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
↑ +21
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — VLRS

Based on 91 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLRS 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
91 hedge funds hold VLRS 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding VLRS is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

59 buying33 selling
Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (33 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (21 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VLRS position: 14 → 19 → 13 → 33. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 33% new
47 out of 91 hedge funds have held VLRS 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -8%, value -25%

Value
-25%
Shares
-7%
Last quarter: funds added -8% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -25%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

16 → 14 → 19 → 13 → 33 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 19 → 13 → 33. A growing number of institutions are discovering VLRS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 93 holders: 57 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 30 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
21 of 90 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — 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 — VLRS

In 2026 Q1, 59 hedge funds were net buyers of VLRS (33 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 33 reduced or exited (21 trimmed, 12 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 24% of total institutional value in VLRS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +21 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 91.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLRS

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

Market Analysis: VLRS

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Company Profile: VLRS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Controladora Vuela Comp de A (VLRS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VLRS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 78d ago
VLRS
+20.9%
XLI
+10.5%

VLRS outperformed XLI by +10.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
VLRS
+34.1%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, VLRS outperformed XLI by +29.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VLRS
91 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 91 70 30.0%
13F Shares 41M 45M -7.61%
Total Value $295M $395M -25.45%
New Positions 33 13 +20
Increased Positions 24 25 -1
Closed Positions 12 9 +3
Reduced Positions 21 17 +4
Total Calls 1 3 -66.67%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.0 0.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

91 + investors

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

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Top 25 VLRS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Indigo Partners LLC 57.60% 21,257,566 $153.9M
2 Thomist Capital Management, LP 3.00% 1,539,094 $11.1M
3 Teewinot Capital Advisers, L.L.C. 0.86% 1,495,062 $10.8M
4 Ancient Art, L.P. 0.64% 406,139 $2.9M
5 Diametric Capital, LP 0.45% 239,829 $1.7M
6 Discovery Capital Management, LLC / Ct 0.36% 964,171 $7.0M
7 Long Focus Capital Management, LLC 0.31% 1,640,000 $11.9M
8 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.23% 254,208 $1.8M
9 Fundamenta Capital S.A. 0.21% 33,915 $246K
10 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.16% 118,837 $860K
11 Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 51,551 $373K
12 Birnam Oak Advisors, LP 0.12% 75,158 $544K
13 Bingham Private Wealth, LLC 0.08% 13,764 $100K
14 Numerai GP LLC 0.05% 74,411 $539K
15 State of Wyoming 0.05% 52,467 $380K
16 Mma Asset Management LLC 0.04% 15,000 $109K
17 Prelude Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 60,709 $440K
18 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 0.03% 238,322 $1.7M
19 Personal Cfo Solutions, LLC 0.03% 30,516 $221K
20 XTX Topco Ltd 0.03% 224,604 $1.6M
21 Allegheny Financial Group 0.03% 26,990 $195K
22 Diversify Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 180,128 $1.3M
23 Jump Financial, LLC 0.02% 226,800 $1.6M
24 Walleye Capital LLC 0.02% 689,614 $5.0M
25 Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC 0.02% 15,999 $116K
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 — Controladora Vuela Comp de A (VLRS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLRS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 59 funds were net buyers (33 opened a brand new position + 26 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (21 trimmed + 12 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VLRS holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 21 of 90 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% 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 VLRS?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 47 out of 91 hedge funds have held VLRS 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 Controladora Vuela Comp de A (VLRS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VLRS has moved +34.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +29.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VLRS has gained +20.9% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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