Vse Corp (VSEC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vse Corp (VSEC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSEC has moved +20.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +16.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSEC gained +11.2% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Vse Corp (VSEC)

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

Smart Money Signals — VSEC

Based on 347 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSEC 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

347 hedge funds hold VSEC 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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Fast accumulation — +74% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+147 new funds entered over the past year (+74% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 72% buying

259 buying100 selling

Last quarter: 259 funds were net buyers (109 opened a brand new position + 150 added to an existing one). Only 100 were sellers (72 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+57 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new VSEC position: 55 → 43 → 52 → 109. 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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Mixed — 33% long-term, 42% new

■ 33% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 42% new

Of the 347 current holders: 116 (33%) held >2 years, 85 held 1–2 years, and 146 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

46 → 55 → 43 → 52 → 109 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 43 → 52 → 109. 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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Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 51% new entrants

■ 36% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 51% new

Of 354 current holders: 128 (36%) held 2+ years, 46 held 1–2 years, 180 (51%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

56 of 347 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VSEC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.8

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.8/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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	345	266	29.7%
13F Shares	34M	24M	44.84%
Total Value	$5.59B	$3.97B	40.89%
New Positions	109	52	+57
Increased Positions	148	122	+26
Closed Positions	30	31	-1
Reduced Positions	70	65	+5
Total Calls	3	3	-
Total Puts	5	2	150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.67	0.67	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

345

266

29.7%

13F Shares

34M

24M

44.84%

Total Value

$5.59B

$3.97B

40.89%

New Positions

109

+57

Increased Positions

148

122

+26

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

150.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.67

0.67

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

345 + investors

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

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

Top 25 VSEC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	AltraVue Capital, LLC	8.34%	524,797	$96.8M
2	Montgomery Investment Management Inc	7.78%	123,679	$22.8M
3	Dendur Capital LP	6.47%	479,000	$88.3M
4	Legal Advantage Investments, Inc.	4.37%	45,857	$8.5M
5	Wisconsin Capital Management LLC	4.24%	41,891	$7.7M
6	Durable Capital Partners LP	2.67%	1,404,771	$259.0M
7	Expect Equity LLC	2.41%	13,617	$2.5M
8	Emerald Advisers, LLC	1.84%	314,789	$58.0M
9	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	1.75%	195,915	$36.1M
10	Samlyn Capital, LLC	1.50%	475,549	$87.7M
11	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	1.36%	29,169	$5.4M
12	Kendall Capital Management	1.33%	35,225	$6.5M
13	Pembroke Management, LTD	1.31%	48,962	$9.0M
14	Moody Aldrich Partners LLC	1.22%	36,719	$6.8M
15	Kingdon Capital Management, L.L.C.	1.21%	60,000	$11.1M
16	Seven Grand Managers, LLC	1.11%	90,000	$16.6M
17	Legato Capital Management LLC	1.04%	61,728	$11.4M
18	Harvest Investment Services, LLC	0.97%	28,877	$5.3M
19	Penn Capital Management Company, LLC	0.96%	66,934	$12.4M
20	Chase Investment Counsel Corp	0.94%	19,514	$3.6M
21	American Capital Management Inc	0.84%	84,795	$15.6M
22	Future Fund LLC	0.83%	12,756	$2.4M
23	Brant Point Investment Management LLC	0.82%	34,636	$6.4M
24	Burkehill Global Management, LP	0.82%	90,000	$16.6M
25	Ghisallo Capital Management LLC	0.76%	150,000	$27.7M

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 — Vse Corp (VSEC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSEC?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSEC 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 VSEC?

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying: Last quarter: 259 funds were net buyers (109 opened a brand new position + 150 added to an existing one). Only 100 were sellers (72 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VSEC holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 347 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VSEC. 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 VSEC?

Mixed — 33% long-term, 42% new: Of the 347 current holders: 116 (33%) held >2 years, 85 held 1–2 years, and 146 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Vse Corp (VSEC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSEC has moved +20.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +16.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSEC has gained +11.2% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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Vse Corp (VSEC)

Smart Money Signals — VSEC

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +74% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 72% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+57 vs last Q)

Mixed — 33% long-term, 42% new

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 36% veterans, 51% new entrants

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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