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VERICEL CORP (VCEL)

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

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Buyers last Q
61%

Smart Money Signals — VCEL

Based on 260 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
260 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 (+6 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

157 buying101 selling
Last quarter: 157 funds were net buyers (59 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (73 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VCEL position: 32 → 35 → 29 → 59. 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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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 19% new
159 out of 260 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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Growing discovery — still being found

39 → 32 → 35 → 29 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 35 → 29 → 59. 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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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 12% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 263 current holders: 170 (65%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
36 of 260 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VCEL

In 2025 Q4, 157 hedge funds were net buyers of VCEL (59 opened a new position, 98 added to an existing one), while 101 reduced or exited (73 trimmed, 28 sold completely) — a 61% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 34% of total institutional value in VCEL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +31 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 260.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCEL

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

Market Analysis: VCEL

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Company Profile: VCEL

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

43 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VCEL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 263 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 263 232 13.36%
13F Shares 54M 53M 1.65%
Total Value $1.92B $1.66B 15.93%
New Positions 59 29 +30
Increased Positions 100 81 +19
Closed Positions 28 54 -26
Reduced Positions 79 97 -18
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VCEL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TradeLink Capital LLC 5.82% 22,927
2 Kopp Family Office, LLC 3.62% 163,355 $5.3M
3 SG Capital Management LLC 2.58% 1,209,287 $38.9M
4 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.41% 365,277 $11.8M
5 SG Capital Management LLC 1.60% 750,000 $24.1M
6 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 1.58% 2,463,312 $79.2M
7 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 1.13% 1,646,818 $53.0M
8 Torrey Growth & Income Advisors 0.60% 44,683 $1.4M
9 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.49% 54,575 $1.8M
10 GW&K Investment Management, LLC 0.46% 1,616,855 $52K
11 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.38% 12,842 $413K
12 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.35% 1,506,918 $48.5M
13 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.33% 815,173 $26.2M
14 TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 0.32% 578,333 $19K
15 PERKINS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.32% 10,450 $336K
16 Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB 0.28% 70,000 $2.3M
17 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.24% 120,236 $3.9M
18 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.23% 194,915 $6.3M
19 WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.19% 1,832,709 $59.0M
20 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.17% 63,718 $2K
21 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.15% 47,962 $1.5M
22 Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd. 0.10% 49,958 $1.6M
23 Gibbs Wealth Management 0.09% 20,506 $660K
24 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.08% 113,944 $3.7M
25 ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION /UT/ 0.08% 36,502 $1.2M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 157 funds were net buyers (59 opened a brand new position + 98 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (73 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCEL holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 36 of 260 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VCEL?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 159 out of 260 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.

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.