Vanguard Index Fds (VNQ) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard Index Fds (VNQ) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNQ has moved -5.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.4% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VNQ gained -2.7% vs -2.0% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Vanguard Index Fds (VNQ)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VNQ. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — VNQ

Based on 1813 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VNQ 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

1,813 hedge funds hold VNQ 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 — +10% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+163 new funds entered over the past year (+10% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

925 buying740 selling

Last quarter: 925 funds bought or added vs 740 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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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: 115 → 210 → 177 → 161. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 70% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 14% new

1,272 out of 1,813 hedge funds have held VNQ 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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Steady discovery — ~161 new funds/quarter

113 → 115 → 210 → 177 → 161 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 115 → 210 → 177 → 161. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 16% new

Entry-cohort mix of 1,825 holders: 1,320 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 209 entered 1–2 years ago, and 296 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds

44 of 1805 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	1794	1775	1.07%
13F Shares	229M	225M	2.13%
Total Value	$21.73B	$19.09B	13.86%
New Positions	159	177	-18
Increased Positions	754	735	+19
Closed Positions	132	133	-1
Reduced Positions	612	619	-7
Total Calls	10	7	42.86%
Total Puts	9	8	12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.9	1.14	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

1794

1775

1.07%

13F Shares

229M

225M

2.13%

Total Value

$21.73B

$19.09B

13.86%

New Positions

159

177

-18

Increased Positions

754

735

+19

Closed Positions

132

133

-1

Reduced Positions

612

619

-7

Total Calls

42.86%

Total Puts

12.5%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.9

1.14

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

2K + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VNQ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Seven Post Investment Office LP	23.47%	857,363	$82.7M
2	Pennsylvania State University	22.98%	592,234	$57.1M
3	Gibson Capital, LLC	22.07%	1,395,282	$134.5M
4	Vista Capital Partners, INC.	12.71%	1,506,976	$145.3M
5	Passive Capital Management, LLC.	12.00%	433,672	$38.4M
6	Define Financial, LLC	10.11%	228,368	$22.0M
7	Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth	9.74%	283,000	$27.3M
8	Fort Henry Capital, LLC	8.85%	166,661	$16.1M
9	Fairfield University	8.50%	217,653	$21.0M
10	Somnio Financial Group, LLC	8.23%	144,002	$13.9M
11	SWAN Capital LLC	7.60%	230,437	$22.2M
12	Krane Financial Solutions LLC	7.41%	124,803	$12.0M
13	Wrenne Financial Planning LLC	7.13%	219,084	$21.1M
14	Cambridge Capital Management, LLC	6.95%	189,599	$18.3M
15	Magnolia Wealth Management, LLC	6.88%	136,305	$13.1M
16	Archvest Wealth Advisors, Inc.	6.78%	121,526	$11.7M
17	Whelan Financial	6.45%	245,744	$23.7M
18	Drystone LLC	6.34%	79,918	$7.7M
19	Allodium Investment Consultants, LLC	6.30%	153,716	$14.8M
20	Omega Financial Group, LLC	6.13%	208,874	$20.1M
21	BluePrint Investing LLC	6.09%	84,499	$8.1M
22	Vertex Investment Solutions Co., Ltd.	6.07%	91,736	$9.0M
23	Atmos Advisory, LLC	5.84%	115,960	$11.2M
24	Tide Cove Capital Partners LLC	5.34%	83,481	$8.3M
25	Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC	5.27%	155,978	$15.0M

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 Index Fds (VNQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNQ?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VNQ 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 VNQ?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 925 funds bought or added vs 740 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for VNQ holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 44 of 1805 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VNQ?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,272 out of 1,813 hedge funds have held VNQ 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 Vanguard Index Fds (VNQ) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNQ has moved -5.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.4% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VNQ has gained -2.7% vs -2.0% for SPY. 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.

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Vanguard Index Fds (VNQ)

Smart Money Signals — VNQ

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +10% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~161 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 16% newcomers

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

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