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VESTIS CORPORATION (VSTS)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — VSTS

Based on 235 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VSTS 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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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
235 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 277 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
42 fewer hedge funds hold VSTS compared to a year ago (-15% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

123 buying124 selling
Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 124 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 (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VSTS position: 44 → 61 → 31 → 46. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 31% medium 24% new
104 out of 235 hedge funds have held VSTS 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 +54% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+54%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +54%, but actual share count only changed +5%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

55 → 44 → 61 → 31 → 46 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 61 → 31 → 46. VSTS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Mixed cohorts — 8% veterans, 30% new entrants

8% veterans 62% 1-2yr 30% new
Of 239 current holders: 20 (8%) held 2+ years, 148 held 1–2 years, 71 (30%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 235 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VSTS

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

Market Analysis: VSTS

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Company Profile: VSTS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

45 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
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1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VSTS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 239 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 239 234 2.14%
13F Shares 139M 133M 4.85%
Total Value $929M $602M 54.41%
New Positions 46 32 +14
Increased Positions 79 77 +2
Closed Positions 42 54 -12
Reduced Positions 89 97 -8
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.4 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

239 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of VSTS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 QSM Asset Management Ltd 1.68% 442,390 $3.4M
2 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.39% 8,348,384 $65.6M
3 R Squared Ltd 0.05% 11,158 $88K
4 DRIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.05% 28,285 $222K
5 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.04% 179,221 $1.4M
6 Carnegie Lake Advisors LLC 0.04% 12,475 $98K
7 Impact Capital Partners LLC 0.03% 13,211 $104K
8 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. 0.03% 25,764 $203K
9 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.02% 1,979,460 $16K
10 McGlone Suttner Wealth Management, Inc. 0.02% 14,615 $115K
11 SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC 0.01% 10,460 $82K
12 BFSG, LLC 0.01% 15,554 $122K
13 Founders Capital Management 0.01% 3,000 $24K
14 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 49,700
15 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 62,366
16 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 5,594 $44K
17 Wedmont Private Capital 0.00% 13,544 $111K
18 Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 22,142 $174K
19 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 29,999 $236K
20 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 25,677 $202K
21 JOURNEY STRATEGIC WEALTH LLC 0.00% 10,476 $82K
22 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 4,468 $35K
23 Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.00% 27,724 $218K
24 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 23,967 $188K
25 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.00% 1,474
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 — VESTIS CORPORATION (VSTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSTS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VSTS 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 VSTS?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 123 funds bought or added vs 124 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 VSTS holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 33 of 235 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 VSTS?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 104 out of 235 hedge funds have held VSTS 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.