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CONTROLADORA VUELA COMP DE AVI SPON ADR RP 10 (VLRS)

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

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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VLRS

Based on 68 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 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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High ownership — 76% of 3.0Y peak

76% of all-time peak
68 funds currently hold this stock — 76% of the 3.0-year high of 89 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 24% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
21 fewer hedge funds hold VLRS compared to a year ago (-24% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

36 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 27 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 14 → 13 → 19 → 11. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 19% new
45 out of 68 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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Value +26% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+25%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +26%, 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

21 → 14 → 13 → 19 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 14 → 13 → 19 → 11. 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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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

70% veterans 11% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 71 current holders: 50 (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.

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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: 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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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VLRS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 18 days 71 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 71 68 4.41%
13F Shares 45M 44M 1.44%
Total Value $395M $315M 25.61%
New Positions 11 20 -9
Increased Positions 26 15 +11
Closed Positions 10 11 -1
Reduced Positions 21 18 +3
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 18 institutional holders of VLRS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.16% 118,837 $860K
2 MMA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.04% 15,000 $109K
3 PERSONAL CFO SOLUTIONS, LLC 0.03% 30,516 $221K
4 Allegheny Financial Group 0.03% 26,990 $195K
5 DIVERSIFY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 180,128 $1.3M
6 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.01% 82,137 $601K
7 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.00% 24,474 $177K
8 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 26,149 $189K
9 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 30,632 $222K
10 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.00% 20,450 $148K
11 HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 33,018 $239K
12 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.00% 64,901
13 Ascentis Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 627 $5K
14 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 964 $7K
15 LRI Investments, LLC 0.00% 235 $2K
16 Physician Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 79
17 Stone House Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 48
18 Blue Trust, Inc. 0.00% 34
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 AVI SPON ADR RP 10 (VLRS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLRS?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 27 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 VLRS holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 13 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 68 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.

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.