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Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTWG)

219 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VTWG. 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
↑ +19
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — VTWG

Based on 221 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTWG 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
221 hedge funds hold VTWG 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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Fast accumulation — +36% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+58 new funds entered over the past year (+36% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

95 buying87 selling
Last quarter: 95 funds bought or added vs 87 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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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 16 → 31 → 33 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 27% new
112 out of 221 hedge funds have held VTWG 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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Value +25% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+25%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

19 → 16 → 31 → 33 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 16 → 31 → 33 → 34. A growing number of institutions are discovering VTWG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 222 holders: 123 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 68 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 220 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — VTWG

In 2026 Q2, 95 hedge funds were net buyers of VTWG (34 opened a new position, 61 added to an existing one), while 87 reduced or exited (72 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in VTWG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 221.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VTWG

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

Market Analysis: VTWG

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VTWG
219 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 219 202 8.42%
13F Shares 3M 3M -0.37%
Total Value $795M $637M 24.81%
New Positions 34 33 +1
Increased Positions 60 67 -7
Closed Positions 16 19 -3
Reduced Positions 72 53 +19
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

219 + investors

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

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Top 25 VTWG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Systelligence, LLC 3.26% 67,915 $19.5M
2 TFC Financial Management, Inc. 2.78% 87,140 $25.1M
3 Nvest Financial, LLC 2.47% 27,103 $7.8M
4 Quest Investment Management LLC 2.25% 66,964 $19.3M
5 WestHill Financial Advisors, Inc. 2.03% 41,503 $11.9M
6 IVC Wealth Advisors LLC 1.83% 16,314 $4.7M
7 LJI Wealth Management, LLC 1.27% 31,517 $9.1M
8 NYL Investors LLC 1.05% 9,482 $2.7M
9 Centric Wealth Management 1.02% 24,280 $6.5M
10 Vermillion Wealth Management, Inc. 0.91% 13,504 $3.9M
11 Institute for Wealth Management, LLC. 0.83% 32,625 $9.4M
12 Riversedge Advisors, LLC 0.83% 21,783 $6.3M
13 Virtue Capital Management, LLC 0.72% 18,829 $5.4M
14 Keystone Global Partners, LLC 0.71% 6,543 $1.9M
15 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.70% 54,217 $15.6M
16 Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.53% 11,822 $3.4M
17 Elm3 Financial Group, LLC 0.53% 2,702 $777K
18 Fiducient Advisors LLC 0.53% 12,911 $3.7M
19 Michels Family Financial, LLC 0.50% 2,731 $786K
20 Allegheny Financial Group 0.50% 16,440 $4.7M
21 Kelsey Financial, LLC 0.44% 2,017 $580K
22 American Financial & Tax Strategies Inc 0.40% 3,074 $884K
23 Fifth Third Securities, INC. 0.39% 23,571 $6.8M
24 Valued Retirements, Inc. 0.36% 1,375 $396K
25 AMG National Trust Bank 0.32% 54,279 $15.6M
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 Scottsdale Fds (VTWG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTWG?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTWG 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 VTWG?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 95 funds bought or added vs 87 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 VTWG holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 22 of 220 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 VTWG?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 221 hedge funds have held VTWG 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.

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