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Spdr Series Trust (VLU)

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

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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — VLU

Based on 119 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLU 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
119 hedge funds hold VLU 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 — +35% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+31 new funds entered over the past year (+35% 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 — 64% buying

67 buying37 selling
Last quarter: 67 funds were net buyers (21 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 37 were sellers (32 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~21 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 8 → 18 → 21. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

50% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 24% new
59 out of 119 hedge funds have held VLU 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

10 → 9 → 8 → 18 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 8 → 18 → 21. 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 — 51% veterans vs 31% newcomers

51% veterans 18% 1-2yr 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 119 holders: 61 (51%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 37 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 119 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in VLU. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — VLU

In 2026 Q2, 67 hedge funds were net buyers of VLU (21 opened a new position, 46 added to an existing one), while 37 reduced or exited (32 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in VLU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 119.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLU

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

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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.

2 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VLU
118 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 118 103 14.56%
13F Shares 2M 2M 5.14%
Total Value $461M $395M 16.78%
New Positions 21 18 +3
Increased Positions 45 39 +6
Closed Positions 6 7 -1
Reduced Positions 32 27 +5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

118 + investors

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

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Top 25 VLU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Compass Financial Services Inc 4.36% 48,951 $11.7M
2 RFG - Bristol Wealth Advisors, LLC 3.26% 56,553 $13.5M
3 Graney & King, LLC 3.24% 37,868 $9.0M
4 Absolute Capital Management, LLC 2.82% 47,453 $11.3M
5 Nadler Financial Group, Inc. 2.66% 131,660 $31.4M
6 Systelligence, LLC 2.46% 61,831 $14.7M
7 Roger Wittlin Investment Advisory, LLC 2.43% 12,976 $3.1M
8 ShoreHaven Wealth Partners, LLC 2.18% 29,028 $6.9M
9 Foronjy Financial LLC 0.77% 8,755 $2.1M
10 Opulen Financial Group LLC 0.45% 2,976 $709K
11 Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.42% 32,485 $7.7M
12 Comprehensive Financial Planning, Inc./PA 0.41% 3,266 $778K
13 MOR Wealth Management, LLC 0.34% 3,607 $859K
14 Henderson Brothers Financial Partners, LLC 0.33% 2,937 $700K
15 Capital Square, LLC 0.24% 2,256 $544K
16 Argyle Capital Partners, LLC 0.23% 1,563 $372K
17 Aspire Capital Advisors LLC 0.23% 5,028 $1.2M
18 Saxon Interests, INC. 0.23% 3,515 $837K
19 Compass Planning Associates Inc 0.22% 1,731 $412K
20 Avant Capital LLC 0.21% 1,431 $341K
21 Keystone Wealth Services, LLC 0.18% 4,161 $991K
22 Flagship Private Wealth, LLC 0.12% 1,454 $346K
23 Money Concepts Capital Corp 0.11% 9,739 $2.3M
24 J.W. Cole Advisors, INC. 0.10% 24,862 $5.9M
25 Pacific Sun Financial Corp 0.10% 990 $236K
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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 — Spdr Series Trust (VLU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLU?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VLU 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 VLU?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 67 funds were net buyers (21 opened a brand new position + 46 added to an existing one). Only 37 were sellers (32 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VLU holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 18 of 119 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in VLU. 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 VLU?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 59 out of 119 hedge funds have held VLU 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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