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Vnet Group Inc (VNET)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -32
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — VNET

Based on 163 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VNET 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 — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
163 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 195 funds (reached 2026 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+9 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 46% buying

104 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 104 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 (-24 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 47 → 31 → 60 → 36. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 26% new
74 out of 163 hedge funds have held VNET 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

31 → 47 → 31 → 60 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 47 → 31 → 60 → 36. A growing number of institutions are discovering VNET each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 177 holders: 109 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 47 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 160 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VNET. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — VNET

In 2026 Q2, 104 hedge funds were net buyers of VNET (36 opened a new position, 68 added to an existing one), while 120 reduced or exited (52 trimmed, 68 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 41% of total institutional value in VNET is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -32 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 163.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VNET

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

Market Analysis: VNET

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Company Profile: VNET

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vnet Group Inc (VNET) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VNET has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 60d ago
VNET
-18.5%
XLK
-1.0%

VNET outperformed XLK by -17.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 15d ago
VNET
-13.8%
XLK
-0.7%

Since the filing became public, VNET outperformed XLK by -13.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VNET
160 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 160 195 -17.95%
13F Shares 163M 154M 5.66%
Total Value $1.31B $1.29B 1.18%
New Positions 36 60 -24
Increased Positions 60 68 -8
Closed Positions 68 32 +36
Reduced Positions 50 55 -5
Total Calls 11 12 -8.33%
Total Puts 6 9 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.55 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VNET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Triata Capital Ltd 16.08% 11,763,935 $94.6M
2 Tiger Pacific Capital LP 10.72% 2,909,886 $23.4M
3 Pinpoint Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 5.50% 3,368,659 $27.1M
4 AI-Squared Management Ltd 4.40% 1,026,500 $8.3M
5 Alden Global Capital LLC 4.24% 1,438,600 $11.6M
6 CoreView Capital Management Ltd 2.92% 1,988,929 $16.0M
7 FACT Capital, LP 2.16% 478,246 $3.8M
8 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 1.48% 3,449,188 $27.7M
9 PineBridge Investments Asia Ltd 0.77% 281,078 $2.3M
10 Senvest Management, LLC 0.73% 3,099,637 $24.9M
11 Carmignac Gestion 0.49% 4,760,599 $38.1M
12 Hel Ved Capital Management Ltd 0.43% 733,400 $5.9M
13 Carrhae Capital LLP 0.33% 1,467,195 $11.8M
14 Regal Partners Ltd 0.27% 603,266 $4.9M
15 Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. 0.24% 648,500 $5.2M
16 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 0.22% 182,000 $1.5M
17 Headlands Technologies LLC 0.20% 239,467 $1.9M
18 Point72 Asset Management, L.P. 0.16% 18,290,761 $147.1M
19 Jump Financial, LLC 0.13% 1,182,792 $9.7M
20 CastleKnight Management LP 0.10% 874,600 $7.0M
21 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.09% 9,666,879 $77.7M
22 Diametric Capital, LP 0.08% 93,125 $749K
23 Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC 0.08% 354,616 $2.9M
24 Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd 0.08% 3,525,444 $28.3M
25 Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 0.08% 1,284,531 $10.2M
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 — Vnet Group Inc (VNET)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNET?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VNET 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 VNET?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds reduced or exited vs 104 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 VNET holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 160 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VNET. 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 VNET?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 74 out of 163 hedge funds have held VNET 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 Vnet Group Inc (VNET) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNET has moved -13.8% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.7% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -13.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VNET has gained -18.5% vs -1.0% for XLK. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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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