Based on 279 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VYX 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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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak
84% of all-time peak
279 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 332 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
24 fewer hedge funds hold VYX compared to a year ago (-8% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying
136 buying125 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds bought or added vs 125 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 — ~48 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 30 → 46 → 48. 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+)
■ 20% medium
■ 13% new
187 out of 279 hedge funds have held VYX 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 -0%, value -19%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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
50 → 41 → 30 → 46 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 30 → 46 → 48. A growing number of institutions are discovering VYX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 73% veterans
■ 12% 1-2yr
■ 15% new
Of 282 current holders: 205 (73%) 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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Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds
32% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 279 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.
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.