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VERALTO CORP (VLTO)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VLTO. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — VLTO

Based on 1006 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLTO 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
1,006 hedge funds hold VLTO 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+48 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

450 buying494 selling
Last quarter: 494 funds reduced or exited vs 450 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+39 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VLTO position: 87 → 114 → 101 → 140. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 19% new
537 out of 1,006 hedge funds have held VLTO 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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Growing discovery — still being found

102 → 87 → 114 → 101 → 140 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 114 → 101 → 140. A growing number of institutions are discovering VLTO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Mixed cohorts — 8% veterans, 25% new entrants

■ 8% veterans ■ 67% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 1,015 current holders: 77 (8%) held 2+ years, 683 held 1–2 years, 255 (25%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 1006 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in VLTO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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: VLTO

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

Market Analysis: VLTO

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Company Profile: VLTO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

103 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
8.8
/ 10
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Elite
2.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VLTO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 17 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1015 980 3.57%
13F Shares 226M 242M -6.27%
Total Value $22.42B $23.55B -4.84%
New Positions 140 101 +39
Increased Positions 322 328 -6
Closed Positions 102 95 +7
Reduced Positions 409 371 +38
Total Calls 5 8 -37.5%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

1K + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of VLTO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Defender Capital, LLC. 7.52% 239,633 $21.2M
2 Reynders McVeigh Capital Management, LLC 1.47% 330,329 $29K
3 Baker Chad R 1.47% 87,877 $7.8M
4 Walter Public Investments Inc. 1.43% 67,606 $6.0M
5 ISTHMUS PARTNERS, LLC 1.21% 130,583 $11.5M
6 DB Fitzpatrick & Co, Inc 1.15% 15,201 $1.3M
7 Community Financial Services Group, LLC 0.87% 55,920 $4.9M
8 Trium Capital LLP 0.85% 13,620 $1.2M
9 MOUNTAIN PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.82% 54,199 $4.8M
10 HALL LAURIE J TRUSTEE 0.81% 26,089 $2.3M
11 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.76% 316,646 $28.0M
12 CAPITAL ADVISORS INC/OK 0.69% 488,151 $43.2M
13 Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC 0.59% 8,325 $733K
14 Corus Family Wealth Advisors 0.56% 7,711 $682K
15 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.52% 15,698 $1.4M
16 Vest Financial, LLC 0.51% 483,601 $42.8M
17 Citizens Business Bank 0.50% 34,638 $3.1M
18 Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd 0.50% 334,835 $30K
19 MQS Management LLC 0.43% 7,113 $629K
20 Hikari Power Ltd 0.42% 54,556 $5K
21 LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE FIDUCIARY ADVISORS LLP/MA 0.39% 432,805 $38.7M
22 Addison Capital Co 0.39% 24,668 $2.2M
23 EASTERN BANK 0.38% 253,429 $22.4M
24 DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO 0.38% 412,587 $36.5M
25 Weil Company, Inc. 0.37% 18,427 $1.6M
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 — VERALTO CORP (VLTO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLTO?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 494 funds reduced or exited vs 450 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VLTO holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 1006 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in VLTO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held VLTO?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 537 out of 1,006 hedge funds have held VLTO 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.