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VANGUARD WORLD FD (VCEB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +21
Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
77%

Smart Money Signals — VCEB

Based on 117 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEB 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
117 hedge funds hold VCEB 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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Fast accumulation — +38% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+38% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 77% buying

82 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 82 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 59 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (22 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VCEB position: 12 → 11 → 12 → 23. 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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Mixed — 38% long-term, 31% new

■ 38% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 31% new
Of the 117 current holders: 44 (38%) held >2 years, 37 held 1–2 years, and 36 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

16 → 12 → 11 → 12 → 23 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 11 → 12 → 23. 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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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 41% new entrants

■ 38% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 41% new
Of 117 current holders: 45 (38%) held 2+ years, 24 held 1–2 years, 48 (41%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 117 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VCEB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: VCEB

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

Market Analysis: VCEB

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Company Profile: VCEB

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VCEB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 117 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 117 96 21.88%
13F Shares 6M 5M 14.76%
Total Value $360M $317M 13.62%
New Positions 23 12 +11
Increased Positions 59 56 +3
Closed Positions 2 10 -8
Reduced Positions 22 17 +5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VCEB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DeDora Capital, Inc. 2.73% 177,260 $11.1M
2 Hanson & Doremus Investment Management 1.53% 211,926 $13K
3 Pearl Planning LLC 1.39% 41,504 $2.6M
4 IMA Advisory Services, Inc. 0.92% 149,730 $9.4M
5 Francis Financial, Inc. 0.82% 70,682 $4.4M
6 Clarity Wealth Development LLC 0.76% 14,739 $926K
7 Team Hewins, LLC 0.69% 37,176 $2.3M
8 WealthSpring Partners, LLC 0.69% 12,007 $754K
9 Farrell Financial LLC 0.61% 16,239 $1.0M
10 Human Investing LLC 0.59% 64,263 $4.0M
11 VERUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.49% 8,340 $524K
12 Townsend Financial Planning, LLC 0.45% 7,391 $464K
13 Stewardship Advisors, LLC 0.44% 30,290 $1.9M
14 Thayer Partners, LLC / MA 0.41% 13,732 $863K
15 Level Financial Advisors 0.41% 25,562 $1.6M
16 Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co 0.41% 1,100,000 $69.1M
17 Equita Financial Network, Inc. 0.35% 17,547 $1.1M
18 Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC 0.34% 38,913 $2.4M
19 Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc 0.32% 8,578 $539K
20 BetterWealth, LLC 0.31% 25,375 $1.6M
21 Joel Adams & Associates, Inc. 0.25% 5,343 $336K
22 STRATEGIC ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC 0.24% 4,763 $299K
23 Scott Capital Advisors, LLC 0.23% 18,370 $1.2M
24 Live Oak Investment Partners 0.19% 5,013 $315K
25 ST GERMAIN D J CO INC 0.17% 68,913 $4.3M
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 — VANGUARD WORLD FD (VCEB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCEB?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEB 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 VCEB?

More buyers than sellers — 77% buying: Last quarter: 82 funds were net buyers (23 opened a brand new position + 59 added to an existing one). Only 24 were sellers (22 trimmed + 2 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCEB holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 12 of 117 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VCEB. 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 VCEB?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 31% new: Of the 117 current holders: 44 (38%) held >2 years, 37 held 1–2 years, and 36 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.