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Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (VWO)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +72
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VWO

Based on 2608 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 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
2,608 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
+393 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 — 57% buying

1413 buying1057 selling
Last quarter: 1,413 funds bought or added vs 1,057 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 (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 174 → 310 → 231 → 216. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 17% new
1,756 out of 2,608 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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Steady discovery — ~216 new funds/quarter

192 → 174 → 310 → 231 → 216 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 174 → 310 → 231 → 216. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,623 holders: 1,815 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 300 entered 1–2 years ago, and 508 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 2605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q2, 1413 hedge funds were net buyers of VWO (216 opened a new position, 1197 added to an existing one), while 1057 reduced or exited (913 trimmed, 144 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 45% of total institutional value in VWO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +72 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2608.

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.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

38 top-rated funds 173 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VWO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 2587 2536 2.01%
13F Shares 1.41B 1.36B 3.48%
Total Value $78.16B $68.14B 14.71%
New Positions 211 231 -20
Increased Positions 1187 1128 +59
Closed Positions 157 149 +8
Reduced Positions 904 833 +71
Total Calls 8 8 -
Total Puts 9 5 80.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.12 0.62 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VWO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wit, LLC 36.83% 38,637,529 $2.31B
2 PACK Private Wealth, LLC 12.59% 509,140 $30.4M
3 Forefront Analytics, LLC 11.70% 180,376 $10.8M
4 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 10.50% 319,003 $19.0M
5 Standard Family Office LLC 10.48% 199,747 $11.9M
6 Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Advisors LLC 10.08% 407,830 $24.1M
7 Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. 9.82% 315,363 $18.8M
8 Elm Partners Management LLC 9.68% 4,517,800 $269.7M
9 Keewaydin Investments LLC 9.41% 546,363 $32.6M
10 Rochester Wealth Strategies, LLC 9.33% 282,436 $16.9M
11 Bakala Capital LLC 9.15% 35,009 $2.1M
12 Finhabits Advisors LLC 9.06% 180,536 $10.8M
13 GP Brinson Investments LLC 9.00% 369,320 $22.0M
14 Stephens Greth Foundation 8.64% 702,525 $41.9M
15 Westerkirk Capital Inc. 8.47% 1,476,133 $88.1M
16 Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC. 8.40% 6,665,501 $397.9M
17 Kopp Family Office, LLC 8.22% 224,815 $13.4M
18 Custos Family Office, LLC 8.18% 228,717 $13.7M
19 Jasper Ridge Partners, L.P. 8.01% 6,296,257 $375.8M
20 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 7.97% 7,055,219 $421.1M
21 Fusion Family Wealth, LLC 7.92% 1,996,345 $119.2M
22 Strid Group, LLC 7.54% 1,137,468 $67.9M
23 Johnson Financial Group, LLC 7.52% 2,337,550 $139.5M
24 Chandler Asset Management, Inc. 7.51% 892,707 $53.3M
25 Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Inc. 7.04% 127,630 $7.6M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 57% buying: Last quarter: 1,413 funds bought or added vs 1,057 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 2605 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% 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: 1,756 out of 2,608 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.

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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