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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
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -93
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — VZ

Based on 3175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VZ positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
3,175 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+185 new funds entered over the past year (+6% 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 — 51% buying

1645 buying1597 selling
Last quarter: 1,645 funds bought or added vs 1,597 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 (-170 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 198 → 335 → 378 → 208. 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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74% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 74% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 13% new
2,334 out of 3,175 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +11%, value -8%

Value
-8%
Shares
+11%
Last quarter: funds added +11% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -8%. 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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Steady discovery — ~208 new funds/quarter

179 → 198 → 335 → 378 → 208 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 198 → 335 → 378 → 208. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 3,268 holders: 2,428 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 357 entered 1–2 years ago, and 483 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
72 of 3159 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 Q2, 1645 hedge funds were net buyers of VZ (208 opened a new position, 1437 added to an existing one), while 1597 reduced or exited (1296 trimmed, 301 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 65% of total institutional value in VZ is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -93 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 3175.

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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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 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 84d ago
VZ
+12.2%
XLC
+7.5%

VZ outperformed XLC by +4.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 39d ago
VZ
-2.0%
XLC
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, VZ outperformed XLC by -3.9% .

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.

75 top-rated funds 34 high-conviction
Consensus
8.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VZ
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 3130 3268 -4.22%
13F Shares 2.93B 2.88B 1.85%
Total Value $121.87B $139.81B -12.83%
New Positions 192 378 -186
Increased Positions 1407 1316 +91
Closed Positions 314 183 +131
Reduced Positions 1258 1313 -55
Total Calls 56 51 9.8%
Total Puts 52 49 6.12%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.93 0.96 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 VZ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Black Diamond Capital Management I, LLLP 17.47% 623,171 $26.4M
2 Brooklands Fund Management Ltd 13.88% 417,086 $17.8M
3 Portland Investment Counsel INC. 10.58% 894,200 $37.9M
4 Terril Brothers, INC. 7.56% 692,060 $29.3M
5 Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. 6.95% 480,050 $20.3M
6 PARK CIRCLE Co 6.19% 171,340 $7.3M
7 Wilsey Asset Management Inc 5.84% 939,830 $39.8M
8 Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor, INC. 5.46% 256,759 $10.9M
9 Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC 5.41% 519,304 $22.0M
10 Ridgepath Capital Management LLC 5.34% 285,529 $12.1M
11 Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. 5.14% 951,761 $40.3M
12 Te Ahumairangi Investment Management Ltd 5.04% 738,521 $31.3M
13 St. James Investment Company, LLC 4.96% 737,259 $31.2M
14 Dupree Financial Group, LLC 4.76% 300,060 $12.7M
15 Miramar Capital, LLC 4.12% 442,439 $18.7M
16 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 3.85% 89,119 $3.8M
17 Ardmore Road Asset Management LP 3.73% 1,499,260 $63.5M
18 Equity Investment Corp 3.72% 4,602,787 $194.9M
19 Cincinnati Indemnity Co 3.54% 34,300 $1.5M
20 Windle Wealth, LLC 3.43% 201,680 $8.5M
21 Credit Capital Investments LLC 3.39% 140,000 $5.9M
22 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 3.26% 115,907 $4.9M
23 Foundation Resource Management Inc 3.17% 644,119 $27.3M
24 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 2.93% 337,105 $14.3M
25 Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC 2.88% 595,289 $25.2M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VZ positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for VZ?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 1,645 funds bought or added vs 1,597 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 — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 72 of 3159 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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?

74% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 2,334 out of 3,175 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VZ has moved -2.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.9%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VZ has gained +12.2% vs +7.5% 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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