Vanguard Mun Bd Fds (VTEL): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard Mun Bd Fds (VTEL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTEL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VTEL gained nan% vs +13.9% 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.

Vanguard Mun Bd Fds (VTEL)

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

Smart Money Signals — VTEL

Based on 29 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 3Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTEL 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

29 hedge funds hold VTEL right now — the highest count in 1.0 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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More buyers than sellers — 79% buying

23 buying6 selling

Last quarter: 23 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (4 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new VTEL position: 10 → 8 → 15. 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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Mostly new holders — 97% entered in last year

■ 0% conviction (2yr+) ■ 3% medium ■ 97% new

Only 0 funds (0%) 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 +49%, value +24%

Value

+23%

+48%

Last quarter: funds added +49% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +24%. 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

10 → 8 → 15 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 8 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering VTEL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

■ 0% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 100% new

Of 29 current holders: 29 (100%) entered in the past year, only 0 (0%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds

5 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

7.4

out of 10

High Exit Risk

Exit risk score 7.4/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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	29	16	81.25%
13F Shares	703K	473K	48.58%
Total Value	$61M	$49M	23.81%
New Positions	15	8	+7
Increased Positions	8	5	+3
Closed Positions	2	3	-1
Reduced Positions	4	0	+4
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

81.25%

13F Shares

703K

473K

48.58%

Total Value

$61M

$49M

23.81%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

29 + investors

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

QUARTER:

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

Top 25 VTEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Stone Loft Wealth Management LLC	0.62%	8,424	$864K
2	Mma Asset Management LLC	0.43%	11,965	$1.2M
3	Sage Investment Counsel LLC	0.34%	3,000	$308K
4	ABLE Financial Group, LLC	0.22%	10,969	$1.1M
5	Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC	0.07%	29,051	$3.0M
6	Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC	0.03%	6,626	$679K
7	HighTower Advisors, LLC	0.02%	218,946	$22.4M
8	Burk Holdings LLC	0.02%	490	$50K
9	Sowell Financial Services LLC	0.02%	4,700	$482K
10	Colonial Trust Co / SC	0.02%	1,161	$119K
11	Hirtle & Co., LLC	0.01%	4,203	$431K
12	Essex Financial Services, Inc.	0.01%	2,500	$256K
13	Savvy Advisors, Inc.	0.01%	4,843	$496K
14	Harbour Investments, INC.	0.00%	2,011	$206K
15	Raymond James Financial Inc	0.00%	58,732	$6.0M
16	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	9,827	$1.0M
17	Mml Investors Services, LLC	0.00%	4,076	$418K
18	Bank of America Corp /de/	0.00%	120,771	$12.4M
19	Advisory Services Network, LLC	0.00%	650	$67K
20	Hrt Financial LP	0.00%	3,135	$321K
21	Truist Financial Corp	0.00%	4,800	$492K
22	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	46,309	$4.7M
23	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	508	$52K
24	Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC	0.00%	2,136	$219K
25	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	12,676	$1.3M

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 Mun Bd Fds (VTEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTEL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTEL 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 VTEL?

More buyers than sellers — 79% buying: Last quarter: 23 funds were net buyers (15 opened a brand new position + 8 added to an existing one). Only 6 were sellers (4 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VTEL holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 5 of 29 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 VTEL?

Mostly new holders — 97% entered in last year: Only 0 funds (0%) 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 Vanguard Mun Bd Fds (VTEL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTEL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VTEL has gained nan% vs +13.9% 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.

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Vanguard Mun Bd Fds (VTEL)

Smart Money Signals — VTEL

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

More buyers than sellers — 79% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

Mostly new holders — 97% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares +49%, value +24%

Growing discovery — still being found

Early stage — 100% of holders entered in last year

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

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