Vontier Corporation (VNT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vontier Corporation (VNT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNT has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VNT gained -16.7% vs +43.5% 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.

Vontier Corporation (VNT)

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

Smart Money Signals — VNT

Based on 484 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VNT 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak

484 hedge funds hold VNT 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding VNT is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

212 buying218 selling

Last quarter: 218 funds reduced or exited vs 212 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 (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 69 → 77 → 66 → 55. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new

314 out of 484 hedge funds have held VNT 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

69 → 69 → 77 → 66 → 55 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 69 → 77 → 66 → 55. VNT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Of 486 current holders: 334 (69%) 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 — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds

54 of 484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in VNT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.3

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	479	485	-1.24%
13F Shares	141M	144M	-1.72%
Total Value	$4.70B	$5.30B	-11.38%
New Positions	53	66	-13
Increased Positions	156	125	+31
Closed Positions	59	82	-23
Reduced Positions	159	187	-28
Total Calls	1	2	-50.0%
Total Puts	1	0	100%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

479

485

-1.24%

13F Shares

141M

144M

-1.72%

Total Value

$4.70B

$5.30B

-11.38%

New Positions

-13

Increased Positions

156

125

+31

Closed Positions

-23

Reduced Positions

159

187

-28

Total Calls

-50.0%

Total Puts

100%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

479 + investors

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

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

Top 25 VNT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Heron Bay Capital Management	7.13%	2,179,193	$77.3M
2	Banyan Capital Management, INC.	6.63%	433,591	$15.4M
3	Eldred Rock Partners, LLC	3.89%	431,274	$15.3M
4	Stanley Capital Management, LLC	3.18%	536,000	$19.0M
5	Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.	1.91%	2,114,615	$75.0M
6	Van Den Berg Management I, Inc	1.81%	222,194	$7.9M
7	River Road Asset Management, LLC	1.34%	3,328,459	$118.1M
8	CDC Financial, Inc.	1.17%	52,000	$1.8M
9	Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC	1.02%	392,467	$13.9M
10	Palisade Capital Management, LP	0.94%	794,149	$28.2M
11	Clark Estates Inc/Ny	0.52%	60,674	$2.2M
12	Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC.	0.47%	3,960,944	$140.5M
13	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.45%	12,335	$438K
14	Royce & Associates LP	0.45%	1,274,762	$45.2M
15	Private Management Group Inc	0.39%	383,981	$13.6M
16	Twinbeech Capital LP	0.34%	92,600	$3.3M
17	Brant Point Investment Management LLC	0.32%	70,000	$2.5M
18	Marathon Asset Management Ltd	0.32%	235,044	$8.3M
19	John G Ullman & Associates Inc	0.28%	59,796	$2.1M
20	Skylands Capital, LLC	0.27%	59,150	$2.1M
21	MQS Management LLC	0.27%	11,101	$394K
22	Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC	0.26%	82,794	$2.9M
23	Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC	0.25%	41,701	$1.5M
24	Woodline Partners LP	0.25%	1,869,437	$66.3M
25	Signet Financial Management, LLC	0.23%	58,393	$2.1M

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 — Vontier Corporation (VNT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNT?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VNT 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 VNT?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 218 funds reduced or exited vs 212 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 VNT holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 484 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in VNT. 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 VNT?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 314 out of 484 hedge funds have held VNT 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 Vontier Corporation (VNT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNT has moved +5.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +8.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VNT has gained -16.7% vs +43.5% 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.

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Vontier Corporation (VNT)

Smart Money Signals — VNT

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (97% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

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