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VALVOLINE INC (VVV)

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

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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -29
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — VVV

Based on 348 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VVV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
348 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 412 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
57 fewer hedge funds hold VVV compared to a year ago (-14% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

166 buying216 selling
Last quarter: 216 funds reduced or exited vs 166 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~50 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 49 → 61 → 52 → 50. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 16% new
233 out of 348 hedge funds have held VVV 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 +5%, value -15%

Value
-15%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: funds added +5% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -15%. 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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Steady discovery — ~50 new funds/quarter

56 → 49 → 61 → 52 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 49 → 61 → 52 → 50. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 9% 1-2yr 19% new
Of 353 current holders: 254 (72%) 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.

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 348 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VVV

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

Market Analysis: VVV

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Company Profile: VVV

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

53 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
3.2
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VVV
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 353 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 353 383 -7.83%
13F Shares 144M 138M 4.92%
Total Value $4.18B $4.92B -15.0%
New Positions 50 53 -3
Increased Positions 126 130 -4
Closed Positions 80 56 +24
Reduced Positions 142 140 +2
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.4 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VVV — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 1.79% 7,996,009 $269.3M
2 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.03% 623,001 $21.0M
3 VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. 0.97% 2,881,998 $97.1M
4 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.30% 52,653 $1.8M
5 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.30% 236,396 $8.0M
6 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.23% 431,559 $14.5M
7 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 0.14% 28,363 $955K
8 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.12% 31,959 $1.1M
9 Diligent Investors, LLC 0.12% 14,146 $476K
10 CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC\CO\ /ADV 0.11% 6,166 $208K
11 L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP 0.11% 28,780 $969K
12 Fruth Investment Management 0.10% 12,380
13 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.10% 142,156 $4.8M
14 BAXTER BROS INC 0.10% 23,880 $804K
15 WESBANCO BANK INC 0.08% 88,451 $3.0M
16 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.07% 18,833 $676K
17 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 7,929 $267K
18 GATEWAY INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC 0.06% 151,646 $5.1M
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.05% 30,442 $885K
20 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.05% 400,604 $13.5M
21 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 15,244 $513K
22 STEPH & CO 0.04% 4,001 $135K
23 ISTHMUS PARTNERS, LLC 0.04% 10,791 $363K
24 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.03% 69,136 $2.3M
25 TOMPKINS FINANCIAL CORP 0.03% 9,444 $318K
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 — VALVOLINE INC (VVV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VVV?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VVV positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for VVV?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 216 funds reduced or exited vs 166 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VVV holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 42 of 348 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 VVV?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 233 out of 348 hedge funds have held VVV 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.