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Vanguard Malvern Fds (VTIP)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
6Q ▲
Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — VTIP

Based on 911 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTIP 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
911 hedge funds hold VTIP 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+146 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

526 buying330 selling
Last quarter: 526 funds were net buyers (111 opened a brand new position + 415 added to an existing one). Only 330 were sellers (257 trimmed + 73 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 104 → 76 → 126 → 111. 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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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
526 out of 911 hedge funds have held VTIP 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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Growing discovery — still being found

95 → 104 → 76 → 126 → 111 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 104 → 76 → 126 → 111. A growing number of institutions are discovering VTIP each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 912 current holders: 558 (61%) 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.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 911 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.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — VTIP

In 2026 Q1, 526 hedge funds were net buyers of VTIP (111 opened a new position, 415 added to an existing one), while 330 reduced or exited (257 trimmed, 73 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 6 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 29% of total institutional value in VTIP is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +38 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 911.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTIP

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

Market Analysis: VTIP

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much VTIP 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 · 80d ago
VTIP
+0.5%
SPY
+13.9%

VTIP outperformed SPY by -13.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
VTIP
-0.4%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, VTIP outperformed SPY by -0.6% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 66 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VTIP
902 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 902 873 3.32%
13F Shares 202M 219M -7.82%
Total Value $9.82B $10.81B -9.15%
New Positions 105 126 -21
Increased Positions 415 433 -18
Closed Positions 76 71 +5
Reduced Positions 255 229 +26
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

902 + investors

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

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Top 25 VTIP holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Silver Oak Wealth Advisors Services, LLC 20.40% 628,807 $31.4M
2 Benningfield Financial Advisors, LLC 16.69% 423,463 $21.2M
3 Studio Investment Management LLC 16.46% 1,821,477 $90.1M
4 Define Financial, LLC 15.35% 566,241 $28.3M
5 Satovsky Asset Management LLC 15.07% 1,709,627 $85.4M
6 Guild Investment Management, Inc. 11.85% 331,890 $16.6M
7 Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Co 11.40% 620,201 $30.9M
8 Frisco Financial Planning LLC 10.40% 217,375 $10.5M
9 Atmos Advisory, LLC 8.73% 307,769 $15.4M
10 Finhabits Advisors LLC 8.20% 177,961 $8.9M
11 SVRN Asset Management, LLC 8.18% 169,200 $8.5M
12 Good Harbor Advisors, Inc. 7.95% 138,053 $6.8M
13 Sellwood Investment Partners LLC 7.79% 395,601 $19.8M
14 Wingate Wealth Advisors, Inc. 7.78% 291,639 $14.6M
15 Moller Wealth Partners 7.73% 783,398 $39.1M
16 Deane Retirement Strategies, Inc. 7.70% 383,074 $19.1M
17 Fiduciary Planning LLC 7.63% 506,084 $25.3M
18 HBE Wealth Management, LLC 7.31% 167,794 $8.4M
19 Van Strum & Towne INC. 7.25% 497,026 $24.8M
20 Baron Financial Group, LLC 7.11% 264,090 $13.2M
21 SWAN Capital LLC 7.02% 382,363 $19.1M
22 Emprise Bank 6.98% 348,233 $17.4M
23 Summit Portfolio Management, LTD. 6.45% 200,799 $10.0M
24 Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. 6.20% 717,241 $35.8M
25 Marotta Asset Management 6.03% 656,176 $32.7M
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 Malvern Fds (VTIP)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTIP?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTIP 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 VTIP?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 526 funds were net buyers (111 opened a brand new position + 415 added to an existing one). Only 330 were sellers (257 trimmed + 73 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VTIP holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 29 of 911 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 VTIP?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 526 out of 911 hedge funds have held VTIP 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 Malvern Fds (VTIP) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTIP has moved -0.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VTIP has gained +0.5% 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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