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Veru Inc (VERU)

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — VERU

Based on 62 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VERU 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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Below peak — only 49% of 3.0Y high

49% of all-time peak
Only 62 funds hold VERU today versus a peak of 126 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 49% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 49% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
60 fewer hedge funds hold VERU compared to a year ago (-49% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

29 buying24 selling
Last quarter: 29 funds bought or added vs 24 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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Steady new buyers — ~16 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 8 → 11 → 16. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

45% conviction (2yr+) 31% medium 24% new
28 out of 62 hedge funds have held VERU 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 +39% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+38%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +39%, but actual share count only changed +1%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

30 → 13 → 8 → 11 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 8 → 11 → 16. A growing number of institutions are discovering VERU each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 68 holders: 45 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 7 entered 1–2 years ago, and 16 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100

18% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
1.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.1/10 — 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 — VERU

In 2026 Q2, 29 hedge funds were net buyers of VERU (16 opened a new position, 13 added to an existing one), while 24 reduced or exited (14 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 62.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VERU

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VERU
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 60 56 7.14%
13F Shares 4M 3M 0.53%
Total Value $10M $7M 38.84%
New Positions 16 11 +5
Increased Positions 13 9 +4
Closed Positions 10 8 +2
Reduced Positions 12 14 -2
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VERU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Scientech Research LLC 0.07% 28,391 $89K
2 Pvg Asset Management Corp 0.02% 12,200 $38K
3 Diametric Capital, LP 0.02% 50,192 $157K
4 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.01% 210,843 $660K
5 ADAR1 Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 35,000 $110K
6 Summit Financial, LLC 0.00% 141,865 $444K
7 Choreo, LLC 0.00% 74,813 $234K
8 Chung Wu Investment Group, LLC 0.00% 1,000 $3K
9 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.00% 238,556 $747K
10 Persistent Asset Partners Ltd 0.00% 1,711 $5K
11 Algert Global LLC 0.00% 42,144 $132K
12 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 164,450 $515K
13 NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.00% 70,439 $220K
14 Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. /IL 0.00% 900 $3K
15 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.00% 1,356 $4K
16 Axiom Investment Management LLC 0.00% 250
17 Blair William & Co/Il 0.00% 58,000 $182K
18 PlanVest Financial, Inc 0.00% 174
19 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.00% 23,165 $73K
20 Rossby Financial, LCC 0.00% 600 $2K
21 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.00% 20,000 $63K
22 Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $31K
23 Caption Management, LLC 0.00% 15,000 $47K
24 Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors Inc. 0.00% 95
25 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 1,742 $5K
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 — Veru Inc (VERU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VERU?

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

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 29 funds bought or added vs 24 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 VERU holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 18% AUM from top-100: 13 of 60 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 18% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VERU?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 28 out of 62 hedge funds have held VERU 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.

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