Vericel Corp (VCEL) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Vericel Corp (VCEL)

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

Smart Money Signals — VCEL

Based on 277 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCEL 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

277 hedge funds hold VCEL 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 VCEL is almost the same as a year ago (+9 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

142 buying134 selling

Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 134 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 (-20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 31 → 59 → 39. 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+) ■ 21% medium ■ 17% new

172 out of 277 hedge funds have held VCEL 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 +7%, value -9%

Value

-9%

+6%

Last quarter: funds added +7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -9%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 38 → 31 → 59 → 39 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 31 → 59 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering VCEL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 281 holders: 185 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 35 entered 1–2 years ago, and 61 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

52 of 276 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VCEL. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	274	273	0.37%
13F Shares	57M	54M	6.59%
Total Value	$1.75B	$1.93B	-9.11%
New Positions	38	59	-21
Increased Positions	102	102	-
Closed Positions	37	29	+8
Reduced Positions	98	78	+20
Total Calls	2	3	-33.33%
Total Puts	3	2	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.5	0.67	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

274

273

0.37%

13F Shares

57M

54M

6.59%

Total Value

$1.75B

$1.93B

-9.11%

New Positions

-21

Increased Positions

102

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+20

Total Calls

-33.33%

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.5

0.67

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

274 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

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

Top 25 VCEL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Brown Capital Management LLC	4.48%	504,049	$22.4M
2	Summit Creek Advisors LLC	3.32%	219,312	$9.8M
3	Soleus Capital Management, L.P.	2.24%	1,459,152	$64.9M
4	SG Capital Management LLC	2.10%	571,252	$25.4M
5	Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC	2.02%	2,083,832	$92.7M
6	First Washington CORP	1.82%	170,355	$7.6M
7	Next Century Growth Investors LLC	1.45%	612,584	$27.3M
8	Kopp Family Office, LLC	1.39%	51,053	$2.3M
9	Geneva Capital Management LLC	1.37%	1,339,123	$59.6M
10	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	1.18%	120,380	$5.4M
11	Scholtz & Company, LLC	1.14%	51,409	$2.3M
12	Champlain Investment Partners, LLC	0.86%	755,828	$33.6M
13	Osterweis Capital Management Inc	0.84%	398,365	$17.7M
14	Congress Asset Management Co	0.80%	2,916,295	$129.7M
15	Torrey Growth & Income Advisors	0.57%	38,308	$1.7M
16	Bridge City Capital, LLC	0.54%	53,534	$2.4M
17	Formula Growth Ltd	0.40%	25,824	$1.1M
18	nVerses Capital, LLC	0.36%	5,209	$232K
19	Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC	0.30%	138,840	$6.2M
20	Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB	0.29%	70,000	$3.1M
21	Granite Investment Partners, LLC	0.28%	121,696	$5.4M
22	Peregrine Capital Management LLC	0.27%	185,529	$8.3M
23	William Blair Investment Management, LLC	0.27%	1,992,855	$88.7M
24	Virtus Advisers, LLC	0.27%	15,570	$693K
25	Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC	0.26%	896,651	$39.9M

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 — Vericel Corp (VCEL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCEL?

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

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 134 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 VCEL holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 276 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in VCEL. 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 VCEL?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 172 out of 277 hedge funds have held VCEL 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.

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Vericel Corp (VCEL)

Smart Money Signals — VCEL

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 51% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-20 vs last Q)

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -9%

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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