Vale S A (VALE) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vale S A (VALE) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VALE has moved +12.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +14.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VALE gained +2.2% vs +2.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Vale S A (VALE)

535 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VALE. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — VALE

Based on 543 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 VALE 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

543 hedge funds hold VALE 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+63 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

266 buying296 selling

Last quarter: 296 funds reduced or exited vs 266 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-43 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 82 → 106 → 113 → 70. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 22% new

334 out of 543 hedge funds have held VALE 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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Steady discovery — ~70 new funds/quarter

65 → 82 → 106 → 113 → 70 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 82 → 106 → 113 → 70. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 595 holders: 401 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 60 entered 1–2 years ago, and 134 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds

59 of 538 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VALE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	535	563	-4.97%
13F Shares	926M	960M	-3.61%
Total Value	$13.77B	$15.00B	-8.19%
New Positions	69	113	-44
Increased Positions	178	208	-30
Closed Positions	92	79	+13
Reduced Positions	199	164	+35
Total Calls	29	30	-3.33%
Total Puts	28	29	-3.45%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.97	0.97	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

535

563

-4.97%

13F Shares

926M

960M

-3.61%

Total Value

$13.77B

$15.00B

-8.19%

New Positions

113

-44

Increased Positions

178

208

-30

Closed Positions

+13

Reduced Positions

199

164

+35

Total Calls

-3.33%

Total Puts

-3.45%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.97

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

535 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VALE. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VALE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Rwc Asset Advisors (us) LLC	10.43%	3,116,288	$46.9M
2	Vinland Capital Management Gestora de Recursos LTDA.	7.75%	52,300	$787K
3	Turim 21 Investimentos Ltda.	6.24%	2,545,258	$38.3M
4	Moneda S.A. Administradora General de Fondos	5.50%	446,015	$6.7M
5	Lifetime Wealth Management P.C.	4.47%	509,278	$7.7M
6	Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.	4.38%	15,368,311	$230.5M
7	Kiltearn Partners LLP	3.32%	909,672	$13.7M
8	Deeter Investments LLP	3.18%	1,143,871	$14.9M
9	BSN Capital Partners Ltd	3.15%	4,555,833	$69.7M
10	TLS Advisors LLC	2.99%	67,528	$1.0M
11	Converium Capital Inc.	2.31%	1,200,000	$18.0M
12	Mondrian Investment Partners LTD	2.15%	9,252,093	$139.2M
13	Abbington Investment Group	2.07%	216,726	$3.3M
14	Dayah Capital LLC	2.03%	400,000	$6.0M
15	ClearAlpha Technologies LP	1.86%	72,300	$1.1M
16	Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC	1.43%	190,862	$2.9M
17	Todd Asset Management LLC	1.43%	5,350,321	$80.5M
18	Larch Capital Partners LLC	1.33%	618,259	$9.3M
19	Capital CS Group, LLC	1.15%	96,900	$1.5M
20	Greenline Partners, LLC	1.04%	678,229	$10.2M
21	RWC Asset Management LLP	0.85%	1,500,372	$22.6M
22	Commons Capital, LLC	0.84%	80,000	$1.2M
23	Himension Capital (singapore) PTE. LTD.	0.79%	852,163	$12.8M
24	Covalis Capital LLP	0.77%	905,082	$13.6M
25	Artemis Investment Management LLP	0.76%	5,711,576	$85.9M

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 — Vale S A (VALE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VALE?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VALE 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 VALE?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 296 funds reduced or exited vs 266 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 VALE holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 538 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VALE. 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 VALE?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 334 out of 543 hedge funds have held VALE 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 Vale S A (VALE) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VALE has moved +12.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +14.5%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VALE has gained +2.2% vs +2.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

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Vale S A (VALE)

Smart Money Signals — VALE

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Steady growth — +13% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-43 vs last Q)

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~70 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

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