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VANGUARD STAR FDS (VXUS)

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Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +147
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — VXUS

Based on 1486 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VXUS 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
1,486 hedge funds hold VXUS 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 — +26% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+310 new funds entered over the past year (+26% 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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More buyers than sellers — 69% buying

951 buying425 selling
Last quarter: 951 funds were net buyers (226 opened a brand new position + 725 added to an existing one). Only 425 were sellers (346 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+92 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VXUS position: 142 → 159 → 134 → 226. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 20% new
858 out of 1,486 hedge funds have held VXUS 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 +10%, value -31%

Value
-30%
Shares
+10%
Last quarter: funds added +10% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -31%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

157 → 142 → 159 → 134 → 226 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 142 → 159 → 134 → 226. A growing number of institutions are discovering VXUS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

59% veterans 13% 1-2yr 28% new
Of 1,490 current holders: 875 (59%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
30 of 1486 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in VXUS. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VXUS

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

Market Analysis: VXUS

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Company Profile: VXUS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

83 top-rated funds 73 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.5
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VXUS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 19 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1490 1346 10.7%
13F Shares 377M 343M 10.15%
Total Value $27.91B $40.30B -30.74%
New Positions 226 136 +90
Increased Positions 733 644 +89
Closed Positions 81 77 +4
Reduced Positions 349 364 -15
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VXUS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Narodna banka Slovenska 37.07% 14,913,131 $1.11B
2 Charis Legacy Partners, LLC 20.59% 182,621 $14.1M
3 Luminvest Wealth Management LLC 18.92% 926,464 $72.4M
4 SAM Advisors, LLC 17.51% 724,431 $55.9M
5 Tenon Financial LLC 17.15% 566,090 $43.7M
6 25 LLC 16.93% 712,542 $54.9M
7 Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC 16.88% 312,054 $24.1M
8 Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC 15.26% 2,943,879 $227.0M
9 BURRUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 14.56% 412,590 $31.8M
10 Prospera Capital Management, LLC 13.67% 353,407 $27.2M
11 Towneley Capital Management, Inc / DE 13.24% 820,572 $63.3M
12 Sageworth Trust Co 13.10% 3,952,399 $304.8M
13 STUART INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 12.67% 376,108 $29.0M
14 Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC 12.25% 200,583 $15.5M
15 Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC 12.06% 233,431 $18.0M
16 Cairn Investment Group, Inc. 11.79% 307,719 $24K
17 Peak Financial Management, Inc. 11.61% 593,252 $45.7M
18 Madison Park Capital Advisors, LLC 11.03% 181,979 $14.0M
19 Sageworth Trust Co of South Dakota 10.26% 167,895 $12.9M
20 Roble, Belko & Company, Inc 10.24% 1,044,386 $81K
21 Charter Oak Capital Management, LLC 10.03% 1,676,714 $129.3M
22 Family CFO Inc 9.39% 271,855 $21.0M
23 Capital Investment Management, Inc. 9.33% 353,449 $26.7M
24 UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp 9.22% 2,129,230 $164.2M
25 Standpoint Asset Management, LLC 8.93% 477,600 $36.8M
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 STAR FDS (VXUS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VXUS?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VXUS 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 VXUS?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 951 funds were net buyers (226 opened a brand new position + 725 added to an existing one). Only 425 were sellers (346 trimmed + 79 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VXUS holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 30 of 1486 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in VXUS. 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 VXUS?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 858 out of 1,486 hedge funds have held VXUS 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.