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Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VSS)

685 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VSS. 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
↑ +23
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — VSS

Based on 692 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSS 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
692 hedge funds hold VSS 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+81 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

282 buying291 selling
Last quarter: 291 funds reduced or exited vs 282 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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Steady new buyers — ~69 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 70 → 70 → 71 → 69. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 15% new
448 out of 692 hedge funds have held VSS 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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Steady discovery — ~69 new funds/quarter

63 → 70 → 70 → 71 → 69 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 70 → 71 → 69. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 693 holders: 464 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 94 entered 1–2 years ago, and 135 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 691 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — VSS

In 2026 Q1, 282 hedge funds were net buyers of VSS (69 opened a new position, 213 added to an existing one), while 291 reduced or exited (245 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 31% of total institutional value in VSS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +23 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 692.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VSS

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

Market Analysis: VSS

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Company Profile: VSS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VSS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VSS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 83d ago
VSS
+8.4%
SPY
+14.8%

VSS outperformed SPY by -6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 38d ago
VSS
+0.8%
SPY
+1.0%

Since the filing became public, VSS outperformed SPY by -0.2% .

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 17 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VSS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 685 669 2.39%
13F Shares 38M 35M 7.63%
Total Value $4.99B $5.19B -4.0%
New Positions 66 71 -5
Increased Positions 210 246 -36
Closed Positions 50 57 -7
Reduced Positions 243 220 +23
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

685 + investors

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Top 25 VSS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. 12.83% 1,905,214 $277.8M
2 E&R Wealth Management, LLC 6.66% 45,889 $6.7M
3 Family CFO Inc 5.41% 82,905 $12.1M
4 Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. 4.86% 47,879 $7.0M
5 Grove Street Fiduciary, LLC 4.37% 68,039 $9.9M
6 Alliance Wealth Strategies, LLC d/b/a Brown Edwards Wealth Strategies 4.29% 32,715 $4.8M
7 MilWealth Group LLC 4.09% 117,741 $17.2M
8 Atmos Advisory, LLC 3.93% 47,496 $6.9M
9 Womack Financial LLC 3.52% 32,774 $4.8M
10 Maltin Wealth Management, Inc. 3.51% 62,922 $9.2M
11 Obsido Oy 3.39% 38,426 $5.6M
12 25 LLC 3.38% 75,262 $11.0M
13 Flower City Capital 3.04% 41,620 $6.1M
14 Fiduciary Advisors, INC. 3.02% 27,583 $4.0M
15 Efficient Advisors, LLC 2.97% 287,104 $41.9M
16 Lam Group, INC. 2.84% 35,500 $5.2M
17 Newton One Investments LLC 2.66% 67,197 $9.8M
18 Viewpoint Capital Management LLC 2.60% 38,177 $5.6M
19 Partners in Financial Planning 2.56% 105,728 $15.4M
20 IFC & Insurance Marketing, Inc. 2.41% 15,866 $2.3M
21 Uptown Financial Advisors LLC 2.39% 20,619 $3.0M
22 Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC 2.37% 23,214 $3.4M
23 Causey Wealth LLC 2.31% 33,055 $4.7M
24 Aletheian Wealth Advisors LLC 2.30% 32,316 $4.7M
25 Galvin, Gaustad & Stein, LLC 2.10% 179,696 $26.2M
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 — Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VSS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSS?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSS 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 VSS?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 291 funds reduced or exited vs 282 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 VSS holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 30 of 691 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 VSS?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 448 out of 692 hedge funds have held VSS 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 Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VSS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSS has moved +0.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSS has gained +8.4% vs +14.8% for SPY. 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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