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Veris Residential Inc (VRE)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — VRE

Based on 235 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 VRE 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
235 hedge funds hold VRE 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 59% buying

140 buying97 selling
Last quarter: 140 funds bought or added vs 97 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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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VRE position: 22 → 27 → 30 → 56. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 22% new
146 out of 235 hedge funds have held VRE 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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Value +17% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+16%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +17%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

38 → 22 → 27 → 30 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 27 → 30 → 56. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 235 holders: 157 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 56 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 235 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — VRE

In 2026 Q1, 140 hedge funds were net buyers of VRE (56 opened a new position, 84 added to an existing one), while 97 reduced or exited (59 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 32% of total institutional value in VRE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 235.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VRE

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

Market Analysis: VRE

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VRE
234 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 234 217 7.83%
13F Shares 85M 84M 0.95%
Total Value $1.47B $1.25B 16.93%
New Positions 55 30 +25
Increased Positions 82 75 +7
Closed Positions 38 17 +21
Reduced Positions 60 79 -19
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 2 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

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Top 25 VRE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Madison International Realty Holdings, LLC 100.00% 3,689,120 $54.9M
2 One68 Global Capital, LLC 3.66% 60,000 $1.1M
3 First Trust Capital Management L.P. 2.46% 2,480,213 $46.8M
4 Versor Investments LP 2.27% 49,088 $926K
5 Water Island Capital LLC 1.26% 597,390 $11.3M
6 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 1.03% 2,724,667 $51.4M
7 Alpine Associates Management INC. 0.83% 748,452 $14.1M
8 Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. 0.55% 435,503 $8.2M
9 TIG Advisors, LLC 0.41% 473,792 $8.9M
10 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.40% 142,350 $2.7M
11 Soros Fund Management LLC 0.32% 1,533,840 $28.9M
12 AQR Arbitrage LLC 0.22% 709,714 $13.4M
13 Vert Asset Management LLC 0.16% 26,298 $496K
14 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.12% 35,881 $680K
15 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.09% 138,681 $2.6M
16 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.09% 70,722 $1.1M
17 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 14,472 $273K
18 Balyasny Asset Management L.P. 0.07% 2,679,761 $50.6M
19 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.07% 534,864 $10.1M
20 FJ Capital Management LLC 0.05% 24,246 $458K
21 Advisor OS, LLC 0.05% 34,923 $659K
22 Woodline Partners LP 0.05% 659,439 $12.4M
23 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.05% 23,693 $447K
24 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.05% 43,542 $822K
25 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 27,132 $512K
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 — Veris Residential Inc (VRE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VRE?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 140 funds bought or added vs 97 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 VRE holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 47 of 235 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 VRE?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 146 out of 235 hedge funds have held VRE 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.

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