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Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VWO)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VWO. 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
↑ +81
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — VWO

Based on 2532 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VWO 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
2,532 hedge funds hold VWO 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+383 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 58% buying

1361 buying981 selling
Last quarter: 1,361 funds bought or added vs 981 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 (-81 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 191 → 172 → 309 → 228. 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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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new
1,703 out of 2,532 hedge funds have held VWO 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

159 → 191 → 172 → 309 → 228 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 191 → 172 → 309 → 228. A growing number of institutions are discovering VWO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,543 holders: 1,757 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 304 entered 1–2 years ago, and 482 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 2528 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VWO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
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 — VWO

In 2026 Q1, 1361 hedge funds were net buyers of VWO (228 opened a new position, 1133 added to an existing one), while 981 reduced or exited (834 trimmed, 147 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 44% of total institutional value in VWO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +81 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2532.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VWO

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

Market Analysis: VWO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VWO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VWO 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 · 74d ago
VWO
+9.3%
SPY
+14.1%

VWO outperformed SPY by -4.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
VWO
+1.1%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, VWO outperformed SPY by +0.8% .

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.

64 top-rated funds 155 high-conviction
Consensus
7.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VWO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2503 2451 2.12%
13F Shares 1.36B 1.42B -4.15%
Total Value $68.06B $71.48B -4.78%
New Positions 216 309 -93
Increased Positions 1122 1179 -57
Closed Positions 164 124 +40
Reduced Positions 824 711 +113
Total Calls 8 9 -11.11%
Total Puts 5 6 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.62 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VWO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wit, LLC 40.58% 39,788,338 $2.15B
2 PACK Private Wealth, LLC 12.58% 506,746 $27.4M
3 Verus Advisory, Inc. 12.50% — —
4 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 11.34% 284,473 $15.4M
5 Standard Family Office LLC 11.16% 199,747 $10.8M
6 Elm Partners Management LLC 10.52% 4,632,193 $242.8M
7 Ascent Advisors, LLC 10.36% 59,844 $5.6M
8 Keewaydin Investments LLC 10.18% 597,222 $32.3M
9 Rochester Wealth Strategies, LLC 9.73% 297,031 $16.1M
10 Bakala Capital LLC 9.09% 34,967 $1.9M
11 Finhabits Advisors LLC 9.03% 180,983 $9.8M
12 Forefront Analytics, LLC 8.86% 180,162 $9.7M
13 GP Brinson Investments LLC 8.82% 359,652 $19.4M
14 Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC 8.58% 258,752 $14.0M
15 Kopp Family Office, LLC 8.41% 226,058 $12.2M
16 Fusion Family Wealth, LLC 8.36% 2,071,283 $112.0M
17 Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC. 8.27% 6,630,184 $358.4M
18 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 8.16% 7,021,770 $379.5M
19 Westerkirk Capital Inc. 8.15% 1,401,133 $75.7M
20 Mittelman Wealth Management 8.12% 240,969 $13.0M
21 Johnson Financial Group, LLC 7.68% 2,133,041 $115.3M
22 Chandler Asset Management, Inc. 7.61% 928,122 $50.2M
23 Stephens Greth Foundation 7.54% 446,625 $24.1M
24 Strid Group, LLC 7.38% 1,101,253 $59.5M
25 Midwest Financial Partners Investments, Inc. 7.20% 251,169 $13.6M
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 Intl Equity Index F (VWO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VWO?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VWO 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 VWO?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 1,361 funds bought or added vs 981 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 VWO holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 2528 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VWO. 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 VWO?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,703 out of 2,532 hedge funds have held VWO 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 Intl Equity Index F (VWO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VWO has moved +1.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VWO has gained +9.3% vs +14.1% 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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