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Vanguard Index Fds (VTI)

4K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VTI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +51
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — VTI

Based on 3551 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 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.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
3,551 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.
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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+477 new funds entered over the past year (+16% 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 — 56% buying

1816 buying1439 selling
Last quarter: 1,816 funds bought or added vs 1,439 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-210 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 231 → 196 → 437 → 227. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new
2,302 out of 3,551 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 +23%, value -17%

Value
-16%
Shares
+23%
Last quarter: funds added +23% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -17%. 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

186 → 231 → 196 → 437 → 227 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 231 → 196 → 437 → 227. 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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Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 3,567 holders: 2,333 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 533 entered 1–2 years ago, and 701 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 3543 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VTI

In 2026 Q1, 1816 hedge funds were net buyers of VTI (227 opened a new position, 1589 added to an existing one), while 1439 reduced or exited (1263 trimmed, 176 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 20% of total institutional value in VTI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +51 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 3551.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Index Fds (VTI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VTI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
VTI
+15.4%
SPY
+13.9%

VTI outperformed SPY by +1.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
VTI
+2.1%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, VTI outperformed SPY by +1.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

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

94 top-rated funds 362 high-conviction
Consensus
8.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
7.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VTI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 3507 3500 0.2%
13F Shares 659M 534M 23.28%
Total Value $146.04B $176.06B -17.05%
New Positions 210 437 -227
Increased Positions 1571 1444 +127
Closed Positions 203 135 +68
Reduced Positions 1243 1210 +33
Total Calls 8 6 33.33%
Total Puts 11 8 37.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.38 1.33 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VTI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cabot-Wellington, LLC 73.94% 779,153 $250.0M
2 AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC 70.29% 280,031 $89.8M
3 Independent Order of Foresters 67.35% 213,865 $68.6M
4 Rainwater Charitable Foundation 65.39% 394,751 $126.6M
5 Rakuten Investment Management, Inc. 63.14% 94,959,476 $31.06B
6 Narodna banka Slovenska 58.71% 5,654,304 $1.76B
7 Shade Tree Advisors LLC 58.52% 254,654 $81.7M
8 Beacon Wealthcare LLC 51.10% 451,671 $144.9M
9 Capitol Family Office, Inc. 50.87% 128,485 $43.1M
10 Gibson Capital, LLC 50.85% 851,601 $273.2M
11 Kmt Wealth Management, LLC 50.80% 291,438 $93.5M
12 Avalon Advisory Group 50.24% 388,171 $124.5M
13 Stuart Investment Advisors, INC. 47.35% 337,854 $108.4M
14 Briggs Wealth Management, Inc 47.23% 138,816 $44.5M
15 West Virginia University Foundation, Inc 47.08% 914,884 $293.5M
16 Briaud Financial Planning Inc 45.34% 539,110 $172.9M
17 Lhm, INC. 42.55% 336,896 $108.1M
18 Obsido Oy 40.21% 207,234 $66.5M
19 GP Brinson Investments LLC 40.16% 275,843 $88.5M
20 Stash Investments, LLC 39.99% 321,432 $103.1M
21 GuidedMoney, LLC 39.37% 233,776 $75.0M
22 Prospera Capital Management, LLC 39.02% 242,408 $77.8M
23 Sunesis Advisors, LLC 38.66% 266,662 $85.5M
24 University of Massachusetts Foundation, Inc. 37.15% 242,779 $73.8M
25 Vista Capital Partners, INC. 36.08% 1,117,965 $358.7M
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 — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 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 — 56% buying: Last quarter: 1,816 funds bought or added vs 1,439 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 — 20% AUM from major funds: 36 of 3543 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,302 out of 3,551 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.

Is it too late to buy Vanguard Index Fds (VTI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTI has moved +2.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VTI has gained +15.4% 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.

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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