Verastem Inc (VSTM): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Verastem Inc (VSTM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSTM has moved -7.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSTM gained -24.5% vs nan% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Verastem Inc (VSTM)

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

Smart Money Signals — VSTM

Based on 157 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSTM 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

157 hedge funds hold VSTM 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 — +57% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+57 new funds entered over the past year (+57% 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 — 68% buying

111 buying52 selling

Last quarter: 111 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 72 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (29 trimmed + 23 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~39 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 27 → 44 → 39. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mostly new holders — 43% entered in last year

■ 20% conviction (2yr+) ■ 37% medium ■ 43% new

Only 31 funds (20%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -27%

Value

-26%

+6%

Last quarter: funds added +7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

22 → 28 → 27 → 44 → 39 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 27 → 44 → 39. 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 — 27% veterans, 49% new entrants

■ 27% veterans ■ 24% 1-2yr ■ 49% new

Of 162 current holders: 44 (27%) held 2+ years, 39 held 1–2 years, 79 (49%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

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Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds

36 of 157 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

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	157	141	11.35%
13F Shares	82M	77M	6.95%
Total Value	$435M	$595M	-26.87%
New Positions	39	44	-5
Increased Positions	71	53	+18
Closed Positions	23	20	+3
Reduced Positions	27	30	-3
Total Calls	5	4	25.0%
Total Puts	2	3	-33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.4	0.75	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

157

141

11.35%

13F Shares

82M

77M

6.95%

Total Value

$435M

$595M

-26.87%

New Positions

-5

Increased Positions

+18

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-3

Total Calls

25.0%

Total Puts

-33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.4

0.75

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

157 + investors

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

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

Top 25 VSTM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Stonepine Capital Management, LLC	7.01%	3,302,300	$17.5M
2	Rosalind Advisors, Inc.	4.55%	2,138,475	$11.3M
3	Ishara Investments LP	4.11%	820,000	$4.3M
4	Foresite Capital Management VI LLC	3.62%	3,146,631	$16.7M
5	NEXTBio Capital Management LP	3.22%	1,306,800	$6.9M
6	Acorn Capital Advisors, LLC	2.21%	1,469,153	$7.8M
7	Exome Asset Management LLC	1.75%	636,700	$3.4M
8	AIGH Capital Management LLC	1.45%	2,000,000	$10.6M
9	Nantahala Capital Management, LLC	0.70%	3,584,820	$19.0M
10	Deep Track Capital, LP	0.50%	5,740,850	$30.4M
11	Birchview Capital, LP	0.45%	150,000	$795K
12	Armistice Capital, LLC	0.43%	4,592,000	$24.3M
13	Rtw Investments, LP	0.35%	6,576,306	$34.9M
14	Knott David M Jr	0.33%	104,000	$551K
15	Sphera Funds Management LTD.	0.29%	343,678	$1.8M
16	Logos Global Management LP	0.26%	1,000,000	$5.3M
17	J. Goldman & Co LP	0.26%	1,680,752	$8.9M
18	Torray Investment Partners LLC	0.23%	298,958	$1.6M
19	Seven Fleet Capital Management LP	0.21%	123,400	$654K
20	Palo Alto Investors LP	0.20%	246,093	$1.3M
21	Arrowpoint Investment Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.	0.17%	36,170	$192K
22	Longaeva Partners L.P.	0.16%	807,755	$4.3M
23	Verdad Advisers, LP	0.16%	26,119	$138K
24	Dauntless Investment Group, LLC	0.13%	36,750	$195K
25	Quarry LP	0.10%	100,000	$530K

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 — Verastem Inc (VSTM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSTM?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSTM 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 VSTM?

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds were net buyers (39 opened a brand new position + 72 added to an existing one). Only 52 were sellers (29 trimmed + 23 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VSTM holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 36 of 157 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% 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 VSTM?

Mostly new holders — 43% entered in last year: Only 31 funds (20%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Verastem Inc (VSTM) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSTM has moved -7.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSTM has gained -24.5% vs nan% for XLV. 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.

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Verastem Inc (VSTM)

Smart Money Signals — VSTM

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +57% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 68% buying

Steady new buyers — ~39 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 43% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -27%

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Mixed cohorts — 27% veterans, 49% new entrants

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

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