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Ishares Tr (VLUE)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +81
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — VLUE

Based on 548 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 VLUE 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
548 hedge funds hold VLUE 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+135 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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 — 63% buying

311 buying184 selling
Last quarter: 311 funds were net buyers (127 opened a brand new position + 184 added to an existing one). Only 184 were sellers (138 trimmed + 46 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+40 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VLUE position: 53 → 54 → 87 → 127. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 26% new
305 out of 548 hedge funds have held VLUE 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

44 → 53 → 54 → 87 → 127 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 54 → 87 → 127. 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 — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 549 holders: 347 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 63 entered 1–2 years ago, and 139 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
27 of 547 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in VLUE. 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 — VLUE

In 2026 Q1, 311 hedge funds were net buyers of VLUE (127 opened a new position, 184 added to an existing one), while 184 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 63% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in VLUE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +81 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 548.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLUE

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

Market Analysis: VLUE

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Company Profile: VLUE

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ishares Tr (VLUE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VLUE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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
VLUE
+42.3%
SPY
+15.9%

VLUE outperformed SPY by +26.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
VLUE
+12.9%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, VLUE outperformed SPY by +10.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 8 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VLUE
542 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in VLUE. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 542 467 16.06%
13F Shares 54M 27M 99.92%
Total Value $7.51B $3.71B 102.47%
New Positions 125 87 +38
Increased Positions 183 125 +58
Closed Positions 50 42 +8
Reduced Positions 137 157 -20
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

542 + investors

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

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Top 25 VLUE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. 30.50% 4,644,885 $660.5M
2 Stonehearth Capital Management, LLC 13.32% 236,423 $33.6M
3 Mullooly Asset Management, Inc. 12.79% 243,736 $34.7M
4 Marks Wealth, LLC 11.41% 305,035 $43.4M
5 Matson Money. Inc. 10.71% 2,455,658 $349.2M
6 Wharton Business Group, LLC 6.20% 1,153,472 $164.0M
7 Syntax Research, INC. 5.13% 56,735 $8.1M
8 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 4.92% 32,496 $4.6M
9 Life Line Wealth Management LLC 4.87% 76,733 $10.9M
10 Gilpin Wealth Management, LLC 4.20% 37,267 $5.3M
11 Elk River Wealth Management LLC 4.04% 171,232 $24.3M
12 Kathmere Capital Management, LLC 4.03% 459,887 $65.4M
13 Mason Street Advisors, LLC 4.01% 288,200 $41.0M
14 Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC 3.63% 186,234 $26.5M
15 Addison Advisors LLC 3.61% 114,845 $16.3M
16 Valued Retirements, Inc. 3.17% 22,826 $3.2M
17 Mainstay Capital Management LLC /Adv 2.93% 267,154 $38.0M
18 LCW Services, LLC 2.85% 40,313 $5.7M
19 Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC 2.46% 154,871 $22.0M
20 Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC 2.37% 63,669 $9.1M
21 Ndwm LLC 2.33% 25,280 $3.6M
22 Apex Wealth Management, LLC 2.10% 21,500 $3.1M
23 Sage Advisory Services, Ltd.Co. 2.05% 26,302 $3.7M
24 Intrust Bank NA 2.02% 174,527 $24.8M
25 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co 2.02% 23,028,163 $3.27B
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 — Ishares Tr (VLUE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLUE?

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

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 311 funds were net buyers (127 opened a brand new position + 184 added to an existing one). Only 184 were sellers (138 trimmed + 46 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VLUE holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 27 of 547 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in VLUE. 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 VLUE?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 305 out of 548 hedge funds have held VLUE 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 Ishares Tr (VLUE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VLUE has moved +12.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VLUE has gained +42.3% vs +15.9% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

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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