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VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VCIT)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +118
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — VCIT

Based on 1311 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCIT 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
1,311 hedge funds hold VCIT 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+174 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 69% buying

879 buying398 selling
Last quarter: 879 funds were net buyers (206 opened a brand new position + 673 added to an existing one). Only 398 were sellers (310 trimmed + 88 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+81 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VCIT position: 115 → 110 → 125 → 206. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 19% new
781 out of 1,311 hedge funds have held VCIT 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

182 → 115 → 110 → 125 → 206 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 115 → 110 → 125 → 206. A growing number of institutions are discovering VCIT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 1,316 current holders: 789 (60%) 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.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 1311 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VCIT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — VCIT

In 2025 Q4, 879 hedge funds were net buyers of VCIT (206 opened a new position, 673 added to an existing one), while 398 reduced or exited (310 trimmed, 88 sold completely) — a 69% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 69% of total institutional value in VCIT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +118 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1311.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VCIT

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

Market Analysis: VCIT

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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.

75 top-rated funds 67 high-conviction
Consensus
8.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
4.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VCIT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 3 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1214 1109 9.47%
13F Shares 503M 482M 4.45%
Total Value $41.40B $40.50B 2.23%
New Positions 185 117 +68
Increased Positions 638 568 +70
Closed Positions 83 98 -15
Reduced Positions 284 300 -16
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of VCIT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Symetra Investment Management Co 22.46% 3,133,225 $259K
2 BUFFALO BUSINESS & ESTATE SERVICES LTD 19.56% 1,629,062 $134.8M
3 Davidson Capital Management Inc. 19.37% 1,292,103 $106.9M
4 Frisco Financial Planning LLC 17.06% 215,114 $17.3M
5 Twin Cities Retirement Group LLC 16.54% 218,521 $18.1M
6 FINANCIAL ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC 15.08% 644,294 $53.3M
7 Bishop & Co Investment Management, LLC 14.72% 518,516 $42.9M
8 SpringVest Wealth Management LLC 14.36% 254,036 $21.0M
9 Dodds Wealth, LLC 13.92% 685,118 $56.7M
10 Benchmark Financial, LLC 13.09% 176,219 $14.6M
11 Evergreen Advisors, LLC 11.95% 614,910 $50.9M
12 Legacy Edge Advisors, LLC 11.84% 1,360,788 $112.6M
13 NEPC LLC 10.53% 6,390,771 $528.8M
14 Capital Advantage, Inc. 10.53% 973,171 $80.5M
15 Foundation Wealth Management, LLC\PA 10.46% 358,431 $29.7M
16 Newton One Investments LLC 10.44% 464,730 $38.5M
17 CYPRESS FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC 10.39% 455,130 $37.7M
18 Longview Financial Advisors LLC 9.83% 218,700 $18.1M
19 DecisionPoint Financial, LLC 9.76% 546,875 $45.3M
20 KEYVANTAGE WEALTH, LLC 9.70% 266,114 $22.0M
21 25 LLC 9.56% 374,750 $31.0M
22 MilWealth Group LLC 9.53% 483,643 $40.0M
23 GoalFusion Wealth Management, LLC 9.31% 248,049 $20.5M
24 BluePrint Investing LLC 9.25% 140,342 $11.6M
25 FIRST INTERSTATE BANK 9.04% 1,943,286 $160.8M
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 SCOTTSDALE FDS (VCIT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VCIT?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VCIT 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 VCIT?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 879 funds were net buyers (206 opened a brand new position + 673 added to an existing one). Only 398 were sellers (310 trimmed + 88 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VCIT holders?

Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 1311 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% of total institutional value in VCIT. 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 VCIT?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 781 out of 1,311 hedge funds have held VCIT 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.