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VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VMBS)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +58
Streak
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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — VMBS

Based on 637 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VMBS 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
637 hedge funds hold VMBS 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+61 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

406 buying222 selling
Last quarter: 406 funds were net buyers (116 opened a brand new position + 290 added to an existing one). Only 222 were sellers (164 trimmed + 58 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+57 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VMBS position: 65 → 76 → 59 → 116. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
381 out of 637 hedge funds have held VMBS 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

83 → 65 → 76 → 59 → 116 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 65 → 76 → 59 → 116. A growing number of institutions are discovering VMBS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 637 current holders: 389 (61%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
25 of 637 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in VMBS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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: VMBS

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

Market Analysis: VMBS

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

33 top-rated funds 21 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VMBS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 637 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 637 579 10.02%
13F Shares 271M 283M -4.3%
Total Value $12.74B $13.28B -4.06%
New Positions 116 59 +57
Increased Positions 290 274 +16
Closed Positions 58 64 -6
Reduced Positions 164 172 -8
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

637 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of VMBS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 9.26% 328,670 $15.4M
2 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 7.73% 1,052,213 $49.4M
3 Evergreen Advisors, LLC 7.64% 692,834 $32.5M
4 Connecticut Capital Management Group, LLC 6.92% 156,003 $7.3M
5 Family CFO Inc 6.79% 322,897 $15.2M
6 Mendota Financial Group, LLC 6.42% 184,579 $8.7M
7 eCIO, Inc. 6.23% 302,148 $14.2M
8 Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. 5.57% 343,129 $16.1M
9 Goodman Financial Corp 5.42% 671,816 $31.5M
10 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP 5.15% 3,791,318 $178.0M
11 TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC 5.15% 5,289,178 $248.3M
12 OneAscent Investment Solutions LLC 4.99% 106,272 $5.0M
13 Finhabits Advisors LLC 4.75% 109,741 $5.2M
14 Evolution Advisers, Inc. 4.60% 232,230 $11K
15 Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. 4.46% 406,916 $19.1M
16 Vectors Research Management, LLC 4.44% 323,859 $15.2M
17 Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC 4.37% 1,385,500 $65.0M
18 DiPaolo Financial Group, Inc. 4.23% 123,711 $5.8M
19 WEBSTERROGERS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC 3.96% 294,898 $13.8M
20 Unify Financial Advisors 3.81% 77,594 $3.7M
21 CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS L.P. 3.79% 1,093,478 $51.3M
22 FIRST INTERSTATE BANK 3.64% 1,379,528 $64.8M
23 Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. 3.63% 157,588 $7.4M
24 SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC 3.59% 451,757 $21.2M
25 CAPITAL INSIGHT PARTNERS, LLC 3.47% 347,920 $16.4M
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 — VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VMBS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VMBS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VMBS 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 VMBS?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 406 funds were net buyers (116 opened a brand new position + 290 added to an existing one). Only 222 were sellers (164 trimmed + 58 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VMBS holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 25 of 637 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in VMBS. 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 VMBS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 381 out of 637 hedge funds have held VMBS 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.