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Vanguard Malvern Fds (VTG)

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

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Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — VTG

Based on 13 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 VTG 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
13 hedge funds hold VTG 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 — 69% buying

9 buying4 selling
Last quarter: 9 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 4 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (2 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~5 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 7 → 5. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mostly new holders — 100% entered in last year

0% conviction (2yr+) 0% medium 100% 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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Steady discovery — ~5 new funds/quarter

4 → 7 → 5 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 7 → 5. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 92% of holders entered in last year

8% veterans 0% 1-2yr 92% new
Of 13 current holders: 12 (92%) entered in the past year, only 1 (8%) 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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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
4 of 13 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VTG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
7.5
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.5/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VTG

In 2026 Q1, 9 hedge funds were net buyers of VTG (5 opened a new position, 4 added to an existing one), while 4 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 69% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in VTG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 13.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTG

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VTG
19 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 19 13 46.15%
13F Shares 287K 167K 72.52%
Total Value $22M $13M 71.94%
New Positions 8 5 +3
Increased Positions 7 4 +3
Closed Positions 2 2 -
Reduced Positions 1 2 -1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 18 VTG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Global Endowment Management, LP 1.02% 133,210 $10.0M
2 Guidance Capital, Inc 0.40% 24,940 $1.9M
3 Nicholas Wealth, LLC. 0.37% 8,896 $670K
4 Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC 0.21% 45,614 $3.4M
5 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 2,809 $211K
6 Fiduciary Financial Advisors 0.00% 330 $25K
7 CVA Family Office, LLC 0.00% 328 $25K
8 Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC 0.00% 12,698 $956K
9 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,135 $236K
10 Logan Capital Management Inc 0.00% 176 $13K
11 Truist Financial Corp 0.00% 3,634 $274K
12 Harbour Investments, INC. 0.00% 317 $24K
13 Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.00% 31,683 $2.4M
14 Envestnet Asset Management Inc 0.00% 7,724 $581K
15 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 3,586 $270K
16 Jane Street Group, LLC 0.00% 7,263 $547K
17 Osaic Holdings, INC. 0.00% 125 $9K
18 Wells Fargo & Company/Mn 0.00% 1
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% 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 Malvern Fds (VTG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTG?

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

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 9 funds were net buyers (5 opened a brand new position + 4 added to an existing one). Only 4 were sellers (2 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VTG holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 4 of 13 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VTG. 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 VTG?

Mostly new holders — 100% 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.

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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