Based on 8 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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Below peak — only 67% of 3.0Y high
67% of all-time peak
Only 8 funds hold VTMGX today versus a peak of 12 funds at 2023 Q4 — just 67% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold VTMGX compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 71% buying
5 buying2 selling
Last quarter: 5 funds were net buyers (1 opened a brand new position + 4 added to an existing one). Only 2 were sellers (1 trimmed + 1 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~1 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 1 → 0 → 1. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 62% conviction (2yr+)
■ 12% medium
■ 25% new
5 out of 8 hedge funds have held VTMGX 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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Steady discovery — ~1 new funds/quarter
1 → 0 → 1 → 0 → 1 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 1 → 0 → 1. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 62% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 25% new
Of 8 current holders: 5 (62%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 0% AUM from top-100
0% from top-100 AUM funds
0 of 8 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 0% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.