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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +61
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — VZ

Based on 2864 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VZ 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
2,864 hedge funds hold VZ 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding VZ is almost the same as a year ago (+84 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

1367 buying1588 selling
Last quarter: 1,588 funds reduced or exited vs 1,367 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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More new buyers each quarter (+123 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VZ position: 239 → 156 → 178 → 301. 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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76% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 76% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 10% new
2,189 out of 2,864 hedge funds have held VZ 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

247 → 239 → 156 → 178 → 301 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 239 → 156 → 178 → 301. A growing number of institutions are discovering VZ each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 75% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 75% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Of 2,938 current holders: 2,205 (75%) 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 — 57% AUM from top-100 funds

57% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 2864 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in VZ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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: VZ

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

Market Analysis: VZ

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Company Profile: VZ

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

199 top-rated funds 31 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VZ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 3K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2938 2883 1.91%
13F Shares 2.82B 2.76B 2.24%
Total Value $114.33B $120.59B -5.19%
New Positions 302 181 +121
Increased Positions 1185 1412 -227
Closed Positions 245 183 +62
Reduced Positions 1436 1236 +200
Total Calls 44 53 -16.98%
Total Puts 40 44 -9.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VZ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 5.86% 290,007 $14.6M
2 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 4.41% 95,680 $4.8M
3 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 4.11% 120,321 $6.0M
4 Asset Management Advisors, LLC 3.65% 120,372 $6.0M
5 FOUNDATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC 3.63% 642,070 $32.2M
6 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 3.26% 308,785 $15.5M
7 Keystone Financial Planning, Inc. 3.20% 238,997 $12.0M
8 CFC Planning Co LLC 3.14% 87,556 $4.4M
9 Sage Capital Advisors,llc 2.81% 241,198 $12.1M
10 TrueMark Investments, LLC 2.81% 287,287 $14.4M
11 ADVOCATE GROUP LLC 2.67% 340,554 $17.1M
12 Baugh & Associates, LLC 2.46% 113,348 $5.7M
13 F&V Capital Management, LLC 2.41% 227,375 $11K
14 ROWLANDMILLER & PARTNERS.ADV 2.27% 223,292 $11K
15 Welch Group, LLC 2.27% 1,203,860 $60.4M
16 SPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 2.26% 88,958 $4.5M
17 HF Advisory Group, LLC 2.21% 129,463 $6.5M
18 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 2.19% 117,370 $6K
19 Employees Provident Fund Board 2.15% 929,133 $50.2M
20 CHRISTINE MESSMER PC 2.10% 65,452 $3.3M
21 FORESIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. 2.07% 73,920 $3.7M
22 Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC 2.06% 272,309 $13.7M
23 Stolper Co 2.05% 71,771 $7K
24 Verity & Verity, LLC 2.05% 547,064 $27.5M
25 VALICENTI ADVISORY SERVICES INC 1.99% 181,519 $9K
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 — VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VZ?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VZ 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 VZ?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 1,588 funds reduced or exited vs 1,367 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 VZ holders?

Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 2864 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in VZ. 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 VZ?

76% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,189 out of 2,864 hedge funds have held VZ 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.