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Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VZ. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +192
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — VZ

Based on 3262 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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
3,262 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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Steady growth — +9% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+264 new funds entered over the past year (+9% 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 — 53% buying

1708 buying1514 selling
Last quarter: 1,708 funds bought or added vs 1,514 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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More new buyers each quarter (+40 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VZ position: 177 → 197 → 334 → 374. 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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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 13% new
2,365 out of 3,262 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+18% value, -2% shares)

Value
+17%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional VZ holdings rose +18% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

262 → 177 → 197 → 334 → 374 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 177 → 197 → 334 → 374. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 16% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 16% new
Entry-cohort mix of 3,346 holders: 2,470 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 344 entered 1–2 years ago, and 532 (16%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 3243 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — VZ

In 2026 Q1, 1708 hedge funds were net buyers of VZ (374 opened a new position, 1334 added to an existing one), while 1514 reduced or exited (1332 trimmed, 182 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 47% of total institutional value in VZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +192 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 3262.

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VZ has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLC) 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 · 75d ago
VZ
-4.2%
XLC
+0.7%

VZ outperformed XLC by -4.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
VZ
+3.8%
XLC
-3.8%

Since the filing became public, VZ outperformed XLC by +7.6% .

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.

126 top-rated funds 48 high-conviction
Consensus
9.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VZ
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 3223 3069 5.02%
13F Shares 2.82B 2.88B -2.24%
Total Value $137.16B $116.65B 17.58%
New Positions 360 334 +26
Increased Positions 1304 1104 +200
Closed Positions 206 256 -50
Reduced Positions 1300 1423 -123
Total Calls 51 45 13.33%
Total Puts 49 40 22.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.96 0.89 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 VZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Black Diamond Capital Management I, LLLP 23.04% 623,171 $31.3M
2 Portland Investment Counsel INC. 13.93% 865,000 $43.4M
3 Terril Brothers, INC. 9.47% 690,180 $34.6M
4 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 8.75% 479,950 $24.1M
5 PARK CIRCLE Co 7.97% 171,340 $8.6M
6 Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. 7.93% 935,764 $47.0M
7 Wilsey Asset Management Inc 7.16% 909,795 $45.7M
8 Credit Capital Investments LLC 6.46% 141,800 $7.1M
9 Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor, INC. 6.19% 245,318 $12.3M
10 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 5.86% 290,007 $14.6M
11 Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd 5.83% 693,408 $34.8M
12 Miramar Capital, LLC 4.94% 441,665 $22.2M
13 St. James Investment Company, LLC 4.60% 585,211 $29.4M
14 Equity Investment Corp 4.52% 4,594,178 $230.6M
15 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 4.41% 95,680 $4.8M
16 Cincinnati Indemnity Co 4.28% 34,300 $1.7M
17 Windle Wealth, LLC 4.14% 195,387 $9.8M
18 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 4.11% 120,321 $6.0M
19 Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. 3.80% 2,088,591 $104.8M
20 DJE Kapital AG 3.70% 3,328,343 $166.9M
21 Asset Management Advisors, LLC 3.65% 120,372 $6.0M
22 GQG Partners LLC 3.64% 45,714,595 $2.29B
23 Foundation Resource Management Inc 3.63% 642,070 $32.2M
24 Dynamic Financial Group 3.57% 87,082 $4.4M
25 Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC 3.54% 589,143 $29.6M
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 — Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VZ?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 1,708 funds bought or added vs 1,514 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 VZ holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 3243 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% 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?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,365 out of 3,262 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.

Is it too late to buy Verizon Communications Inc (VZ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VZ has moved +3.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.8% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VZ has gained -4.2% vs +0.7% for XLC. 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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