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Veralto Corp (VLTO)

961 + 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
↓ -54
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — VLTO

Based on 980 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VLTO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
980 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 1,086 funds (reached 2025 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
54 fewer hedge funds hold VLTO compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

400 buying529 selling
Last quarter: 529 funds reduced or exited vs 400 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 109 → 148 → 103 → 87. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 16% new
622 out of 980 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +18%, value +3%

Value
+3%
Shares
+18%
Last quarter: funds added +18% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +3%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

126 → 109 → 148 → 103 → 87 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 109 → 148 → 103 → 87. VLTO is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 989 holders: 632 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 142 entered 1–2 years ago, and 215 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VLTO

In 2026 Q2, 400 hedge funds were net buyers of VLTO (87 opened a new position, 313 added to an existing one), while 529 reduced or exited (388 trimmed, 141 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 58% of total institutional value in VLTO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -54 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 980.

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VLTO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 961 1034 -7.06%
13F Shares 237M 229M 3.45%
Total Value $19.04B $18.88B 0.86%
New Positions 84 103 -19
Increased Positions 306 307 -1
Closed Positions 154 154 -
Reduced Positions 381 409 -28
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VLTO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rudius Management LP 59.04% 2,572,812 $228.2M
2 Ecofi Investissements SA 8.02% 25,300 $2.2M
3 Defender Capital, LLC. 7.16% 248,501 $22.0M
4 Impax Asset Management Group plc 2.99% 5,186,589 $459.9M
5 Sone Capital Management, LLC 2.82% 417,311 $37.0M
6 HFR Wealth Management, LLC 2.31% 106,782 $9.5M
7 Triodos Investment Management BV 2.14% 396,500 $35.2M
8 Goodman Financial Corp 2.04% 148,890 $13.2M
9 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 2.02% 127,342 $11.2M
10 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 1.90% 889,770 $78.9M
11 O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc 1.69% 68,913 $6.1M
12 Liontrust Investment Partners LLP 1.68% 1,286,674 $114.1M
13 Mirova US LLC 1.55% 1,628,033 $144.4M
14 FinArc Investments, Inc. 1.41% 17,559 $1.6M
15 Mirova 1.37% 418,199 $37.1M
16 Northstar Asset Management Inc 1.37% 52,674 $4.7M
17 Walter Public Investments Inc. 1.28% 59,825 $5.3M
18 Baker Chad R 1.26% 87,877 $7.8M
19 Robeco Schweiz AG 1.25% 882,169 $78.2M
20 Isthmus Partners, LLC 1.08% 126,012 $11.2M
21 Hall Laurie J Trustee 0.85% 30,776 $2.7M
22 Security National Bank of So Dak 0.79% 19,401 $1.7M
23 Avalon Trust Co 0.78% 143,338 $12.7M
24 M. Kulyk & Associates, LLC 0.76% 52,438 $4.7M
25 Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa /Ia/ 0.75% 20,684 $1.8M
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?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VLTO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for VLTO?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 529 funds reduced or exited vs 400 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 977 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 622 out of 980 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.

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