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Ventas Inc (VTR)

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

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↑ +9
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VTR

Based on 933 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTR 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
933 hedge funds hold VTR 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+135 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 57% buying

526 buying395 selling
Last quarter: 526 funds bought or added vs 395 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 (-44 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 83 → 111 → 168 → 124. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 21% new
560 out of 933 hedge funds have held VTR 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

133 → 83 → 111 → 168 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 111 → 168 → 124. 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 — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 11% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 946 current holders: 613 (65%) 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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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 933 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in VTR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — VTR

In 2026 Q1, 526 hedge funds were net buyers of VTR (124 opened a new position, 402 added to an existing one), while 395 reduced or exited (280 trimmed, 115 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in VTR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 933.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTR

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

Market Analysis: VTR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ventas Inc (VTR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VTR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) 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 · 74d ago
VTR
+3.4%
XLRE
+10.0%

VTR outperformed XLRE by -6.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
VTR
-3.3%
XLRE
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, VTR outperformed XLRE by -7.2% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

60 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VTR
926 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 926 924 0.22%
13F Shares 463M 487M -4.91%
Total Value $35.96B $36.92B -2.61%
New Positions 119 168 -49
Increased Positions 398 358 +40
Closed Positions 117 57 +60
Reduced Positions 274 270 +4
Total Calls 10 12 -16.67%
Total Puts 10 7 42.86%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.58 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

926 + investors

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Top 25 VTR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Presima Securities ULC 8.09% 176,423 $14.4M
2 Rush Island Management, LP 7.70% 1,402,660 $114.7M
3 Resolution Capital Ltd 7.21% 4,192,008 $342.8M
4 APG Asset Management US Inc. 7.15% 11,314,857 $927.9M
5 Vert Asset Management LLC 6.10% 235,078 $19.2M
6 Waterfront Capital Partners, LLC 5.23% 114,104 $8.0M
7 Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC 5.08% 367,407 $30.0M
8 GRS Advisors, LLC 5.05% 624,771 $51.1M
9 Centersquare Investment Management LLC 5.01% 5,928,521 $484.8M
10 Heitman Real Estate Securities LLC 4.24% 721,474 $59.0M
11 Adelante Capital Management LLC 3.45% 616,206 $50.4M
12 Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC 3.11% 963,351 $78.8M
13 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 2.79% 331,765 $27.1M
14 Bayhunt Capital LLC 2.57% 35,100 $2.7M
15 Alpha Wave Global, LP 2.49% 240,840 $19.7M
16 Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Inc. 2.33% 277,564 $22.7M
17 Cbre Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC 2.29% 1,890,027 $154.6M
18 Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co 2.22% 2,611,874 $213.6M
19 Chilton Capital Management LLC 2.21% 775,365 $63.5M
20 Hazelview Securities Inc. 1.87% 123,065 $10.1M
21 LDR Capital Management LLC 1.75% 15,962 $1.3M
22 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 1.68% 116,591 $9.5M
23 Old North State Wealth Management, LLC 1.64% 43,384 $3.5M
24 Elevatus Welath Management 1.49% 34,712 $2.8M
25 Stance Capital LLC 1.40% 35,303 $2.9M
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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 — Ventas Inc (VTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTR?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 526 funds bought or added vs 395 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 VTR holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 933 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in VTR. 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 VTR?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 560 out of 933 hedge funds have held VTR 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 Ventas Inc (VTR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTR has moved -3.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VTR has gained +3.4% vs +10.0% for XLRE. 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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