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Vodafone Group plc (VOD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +26
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — VOD

Based on 553 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VOD 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
553 hedge funds hold VOD 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
+55 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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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

270 buying230 selling
Last quarter: 270 funds bought or added vs 230 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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Steady new buyers — ~89 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 67 → 62 → 92 → 89. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 18% new
342 out of 553 hedge funds have held VOD 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

45 → 67 → 62 → 92 → 89 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 62 → 92 → 89. A growing number of institutions are discovering VOD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 568 holders: 377 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 116 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 550 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VOD. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VOD

In 2026 Q1, 270 hedge funds were net buyers of VOD (89 opened a new position, 181 added to an existing one), while 230 reduced or exited (167 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 48% of total institutional value in VOD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +26 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 553.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VOD

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

Market Analysis: VOD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vodafone Group plc (VOD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VOD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 77d ago
VOD
nan%
XLC
+1.2%

VOD outperformed XLC by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
VOD
nan%
XLC
-3.4%

Since the filing became public, VOD outperformed XLC by nan% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VOD
547 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 547 527 3.8%
13F Shares 198M 204M -3.0%
Total Value $2.94B $2.66B 10.86%
New Positions 87 92 -5
Increased Positions 178 157 +21
Closed Positions 67 61 +6
Reduced Positions 161 152 +9
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 9 10 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

547 + investors

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Top 25 VOD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 SALT Holding Corp. 34.68% 3,821,000 $57.4M
2 Creek Drive Management Group LLC 13.34% 3,900,000 $58.6M
3 Abc Arbitrage SA 6.64% 3,326,511 $50.0M
4 ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC 6.02% 26,854,952 $403.4M
5 Keating Investment Counselors Inc 2.61% 702,576 $10.6M
6 Inlight Wealth Management, LLC 2.50% 449,081 $6.7M
7 Parrish Capital LLC 1.82% 151,850 $2.0M
8 Tevis Investment Management 1.63% 190,455 $2.9M
9 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 1.39% 400,031 $6.0M
10 HF Advisory Group, LLC 1.08% 210,453 $3.2M
11 Oppenheimer Asset Management INC. 1.00% 5,849,508 $87.9M
12 Clean Yield Group 0.96% 227,683 $3.4M
13 Transmarket Holdings LP 0.96% 99,331 $1.3M
14 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.88% 81,598 $1.2M
15 Old Port Advisors 0.78% 224,779 $3.4M
16 WESPAC Advisors, LLC 0.67% 81,803 $1.2M
17 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.63% 1,608,450 $24.2M
18 Barometer Capital Management INC. 0.59% 114,800 $1.7M
19 IFS Group,LLC 0.52% 39,052 $587K
20 Provident Living Financial Services, Inc. 0.49% 29,542 $444K
21 Kw Wealth Management LLC 0.45% 22,251 $294K
22 Shrier Wealth Management, LLC 0.42% 75,867 $1.1M
23 Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 0.39% 10,093,944 $151.6M
24 Hudson Portfolio Management LLC 0.37% 28,857 $433K
25 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.32% 56,382 $847K
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 — Vodafone Group plc (VOD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VOD?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VOD 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 VOD?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 270 funds bought or added vs 230 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 VOD holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 550 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VOD. 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 VOD?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 342 out of 553 hedge funds have held VOD 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 Vodafone Group plc (VOD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VOD has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.4% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VOD has gained nan% vs +1.2% for XLC. 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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