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Ishares Inc (VEGI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
78%

Smart Money Signals — VEGI

Based on 66 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 VEGI 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
66 hedge funds hold VEGI 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
+18 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 — 78% buying

43 buying12 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 18 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (5 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VEGI position: 7 → 7 → 9 → 25. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 35% new
29 out of 66 hedge funds have held VEGI 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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Value +157% but shares only +121% — price-driven

Value
+157%
Shares
+120%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +157%, but actual share count only changed +121%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

10 → 7 → 7 → 9 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 7 → 9 → 25. 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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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 33% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 33% new
Entry-cohort mix of 66 holders: 38 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 6 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (33%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VEGI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VEGI

In 2026 Q1, 43 hedge funds were net buyers of VEGI (25 opened a new position, 18 added to an existing one), while 12 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 78% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 49% of total institutional value in VEGI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 66.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VEGI

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

Market Analysis: VEGI

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Company Profile: VEGI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ishares Inc (VEGI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VEGI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 88d ago
VEGI
nan%
SPY
+12.4%

VEGI outperformed SPY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 43d ago
VEGI
nan%
SPY
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, VEGI outperformed SPY by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

0 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
0.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VEGI
65 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 65 48 35.42%
13F Shares 1M 634K 120.69%
Total Value $63M $24M 156.93%
New Positions 24 9 +15
Increased Positions 18 14 +4
Closed Positions 7 8 -1
Reduced Positions 5 8 -3
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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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in VEGI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 VEGI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC 2.49% 50,000 $2.3M
2 Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC 0.94% 31,551 $1.4M
3 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.58% 103,678 $4.7M
4 Red Tortoise LLC 0.47% 25,000 $1.1M
5 Farrell Financial LLC 0.30% 11,124 $503K
6 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd 0.16% 133,613 $6.0M
7 Fairview Capital Investment Management, LLC 0.15% 60,975 $2.8M
8 O'ROURKE & COMPANY, Inc 0.12% 6,495 $294K
9 Gts Securities LLC 0.08% 52,338 $2.4M
10 Ferguson Shapiro LLC 0.07% 4,875 $221K
11 Wormser Freres Gestion 0.05% 1,500 $69K
12 Nations Financial Group Inc, /Ia/ /Adv 0.04% 19,248 $871K
13 United Financial Planning Group LLC 0.02% 897 $41K
14 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.01% 1,838 $83K
15 Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. 0.01% 26,000 $1.2M
16 Private Trust Co NA 0.00% 1,102 $50K
17 National Bank of Canada /Fi/ 0.00% 88,196 $4.0M
18 Citadel Advisors LLC 0.00% 197,499 $8.9M
19 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 1,400 $63K
20 Hrt Financial LP 0.00% 11,633 $526K
21 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.00% 593 $27K
22 TD Capital Management LLC 0.00% 300 $14K
23 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 88,013 $4.0M
24 Stifel Financial Corp 0.00% 25,155 $1.1M
25 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 40 $2K
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 — Ishares Inc (VEGI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VEGI?

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

More buyers than sellers — 78% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 18 added to an existing one). Only 12 were sellers (5 trimmed + 7 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VEGI holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 17 of 66 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VEGI. 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 VEGI?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 66 hedge funds have held VEGI 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 Ishares Inc (VEGI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VEGI has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VEGI has gained nan% vs +12.4% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near 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.

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.

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