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VANGUARD INDEX FDS (VTI)

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Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +247
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — VTI

Based on 3212 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTI 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
3,212 hedge funds hold VTI 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.
📶

Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+324 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

1725 buying1253 selling
Last quarter: 1,725 funds bought or added vs 1,253 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 (+202 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VTI position: 161 → 196 → 172 → 374. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 14% new
2,187 out of 3,212 hedge funds have held VTI 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +6%, value -35%

Value
-34%
Shares
+5%
Last quarter: funds added +6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -35%. 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

299 → 161 → 196 → 172 → 374 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 161 → 196 → 172 → 374. 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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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 3,225 current holders: 2,124 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
✅

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 3212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: VTI

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

Market Analysis: VTI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

160 top-rated funds 303 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VTI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 3K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 3225 2981 8.19%
13F Shares 524M 496M 5.73%
Total Value $172.91B $264.94B -34.73%
New Positions 374 175 +199
Increased Positions 1368 1289 +79
Closed Positions 130 145 -15
Reduced Positions 1143 1114 +29
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 8 12 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 1.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VTI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 70.29% 280,031 $89.8M
2 Rainwater Charitable Foundation 65.39% 394,751 $126.6M
3 Narodna banka Slovenska 58.71% 5,654,304 $1.76B
4 Beacon Wealthcare LLC 51.10% 451,671 $144.9M
5 Capitol Family Office, Inc. 50.87% 128,485 $43.1M
6 Gibson Capital, LLC 50.85% 851,601 $273.2M
7 Avalon Advisory Group 50.24% 388,171 $124.5M
8 STUART INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 47.35% 337,854 $108.4M
9 Briaud Financial Planning Inc 45.34% 539,110 $172.9M
10 GP Brinson Investments LLC 40.16% 275,843 $88.5M
11 Stash Investments, LLC 39.99% 321,432 $103.1M
12 Prospera Capital Management, LLC 39.02% 242,408 $77.8M
13 WealthNavi Inc. 35.97% 12,935,073 $4.1M
14 Boston Standard Wealth Management, LLC 35.36% 668,053 $216.0M
15 WEALTHCARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 34.83% 1,085,614 $348.3M
16 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 34.03% 133,910 $43.0M
17 SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. 33.99% 2,661,390 $829.5M
18 Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. 31.83% 390,811 $125.4M
19 SAM Advisors, LLC 31.17% 309,975 $99.4M
20 Towneley Capital Management, Inc / DE 31.11% 463,348 $148.6M
21 Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC 30.18% 140,361 $45.0M
22 PATRIOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. 30.05% 1,466,525 $470.5M
23 Kearns & Associates LLC 29.97% 173,616 $55.7M
24 Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC 29.56% 1,259,916 $404.2M
25 BostonPremier Wealth LLC 28.13% 169,681 $54.4M
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 INDEX FDS (VTI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTI?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 1,725 funds bought or added vs 1,253 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 VTI holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 29 of 3212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 VTI?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,187 out of 3,212 hedge funds have held VTI 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.