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Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)

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

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -49
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — VRSK

Based on 962 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 VRSK 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 — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
962 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 1,038 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 4% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
38 fewer hedge funds hold VRSK compared to a year ago (-4% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

483 buying551 selling
Last quarter: 551 funds reduced or exited vs 483 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 (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 135 → 96 → 150 → 140. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 16% medium 17% new
647 out of 962 hedge funds have held VRSK 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +0%, value -15%

Value
-15%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -15%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

131 → 135 → 96 → 150 → 140 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 135 → 96 → 150 → 140. A growing number of institutions are discovering VRSK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

70% veterans 9% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 986 holders: 692 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 88 entered 1–2 years ago, and 206 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 954 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VRSK. 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 — VRSK

In 2026 Q1, 483 hedge funds were net buyers of VRSK (140 opened a new position, 343 added to an existing one), while 551 reduced or exited (362 trimmed, 189 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 49% of total institutional value in VRSK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -49 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 962.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VRSK

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

Market Analysis: VRSK

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Company Profile: VRSK

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VRSK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 84d ago
VRSK
-10.9%
XLI
+10.2%

VRSK outperformed XLI by -21.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 39d ago
VRSK
+4.2%
XLI
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, VRSK outperformed XLI by +0.3% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

57 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VRSK
955 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 955 1011 -5.54%
13F Shares 129M 128M 0.42%
Total Value $24.16B $28.45B -15.09%
New Positions 139 150 -11
Increased Positions 341 388 -47
Closed Positions 195 111 +84
Reduced Positions 351 339 +12
Total Calls 16 6 166.67%
Total Puts 15 5 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

955 + investors

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

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Top 25 VRSK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GCQ FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY Ltd 5.27% 208,935 $39.6M
2 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 5.15% 472,853 $90.0M
3 XXEC, Inc. 4.67% 124,617 $26.7M
4 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 4.26% 348,635 $66.2M
5 Ycg, LLC 3.75% 218,601 $41.5M
6 Clio Asset Management LLC 3.45% 21,676 $4.1M
7 Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd as trustee for Retail Employees Superannuation Trust 3.37% 119,560 $22.7M
8 Comgest Global Investors S.A.S. 3.29% 794,599 $150.8M
9 Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd 2.84% 411,724 $78.1M
10 Midway Capital Research & Management 2.38% 13,292 $2.5M
11 Titan Investment Management LLC 2.21% 13,222 $2.5M
12 Evergreen Private Wealth LLC 2.16% 27,901 $5.3M
13 Navera Investment Management Ltd. 2.05% 423,430 $80.3M
14 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 1.97% 60,545 $11.5M
15 Tandem Investment Advisors, Inc. 1.82% 195,289 $37.1M
16 Jensen Investment Management Inc 1.80% 481,494 $91.4M
17 Shelter Mutual Insurance Co 1.67% 39,700 $7.5M
18 Grandfield & Dodd, LLC 1.51% 140,558 $26.7M
19 Fremen Capital Management LP 1.45% 8,920 $1.7M
20 Bamco Inc /Ny/ 1.44% 2,511,976 $476.6M
21 BLI - Banque de Luxembourg Investments 1.38% 209,228 $46.2M
22 Riverbridge Partners LLC 1.35% 291,692 $55.3M
23 Dearborn Partners LLC 1.18% 115,066 $21.8M
24 Northstar Asset Management Inc 1.11% 19,050 $3.6M
25 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 1.03% 397,444 $75.4M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VRSK?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 551 funds reduced or exited vs 483 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 VRSK holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 64 of 954 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VRSK. 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 VRSK?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 647 out of 962 hedge funds have held VRSK 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 Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VRSK has moved +4.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VRSK has gained -10.9% vs +10.2% for XLI. 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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