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VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS (VGLT)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
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Buyers last Q
63%

Smart Money Signals — VGLT

Based on 402 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 VGLT 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
402 hedge funds hold VGLT 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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 — 63% buying

252 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 252 funds were net buyers (74 opened a brand new position + 178 added to an existing one). Only 146 were sellers (110 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VGLT position: 71 → 57 → 55 → 74. 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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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 23% new
193 out of 402 hedge funds have held VGLT 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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Steady discovery — ~74 new funds/quarter

66 → 71 → 57 → 55 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 71 → 57 → 55 → 74. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 50% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 406 current holders: 205 (50%) 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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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 402 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VGLT

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

Market Analysis: VGLT

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Company Profile: VGLT

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 13 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VGLT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 406 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 406 367 10.63%
13F Shares 115M 110M 4.6%
Total Value $6.41B $6.25B 2.49%
New Positions 74 55 +19
Increased Positions 180 150 +30
Closed Positions 36 62 -26
Reduced Positions 116 130 -14
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

406 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of VGLT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rainwater Charitable Foundation 25.34% 886,452 $49.1M
2 Ironwood Wealth Management, LLC. 12.85% 809,466 $44.8M
3 WLTH Capital Management, LLC 11.70% 253,887 $14.0M
4 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 8.88% 727,544 $40.3M
5 ACUTE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC 6.56% 10,558 $584K
6 Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC 5.74% 4,867,782 $269.5M
7 Aurelius Family Office LLC 5.26% 218,499 $12.1M
8 American National Bank of Texas 5.16% 97,742 $5.4M
9 FINANCIAL LIFE ADVISORS 5.05% 292,879 $16.2M
10 RETIREMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC 5.04% 318,408 $17.6M
11 KITCHING PARTNERS, LLC 4.10% 80,575 $4.5M
12 S. R. Schill & Associates 3.92% 104,837 $5.8M
13 Strategic Financial Services, Inc. 3.45% 1,308,320 $72.4M
14 Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. 3.26% 84,754 $4.7M
15 RHS Financial, LLC 3.22% 122,859 $6.8M
16 Red Tortoise LLC 3.22% 139,542 $7.7M
17 Miller Financial Services LLC 3.17% 52,290 $2.9M
18 INSIGHT 2811, INC. 3.13% 135,249 $7.5M
19 Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC 3.01% 393,835 $21.8M
20 NOTTINGHAM ADVISORS, INC. 2.87% 402,843 $22.3M
21 Compass Advisory Group LLC 2.61% 176,223 $9.8M
22 WEBSTERROGERS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC 2.29% 144,848 $8.0M
23 Tandem Financial, LLC 2.13% 120,674 $6.7M
24 Tortoise Investment Management, LLC 2.00% 438,652 $24.3M
25 Gleason Group, Inc. 1.95% 355,720 $19.7M
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 (VGLT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VGLT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VGLT 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 VGLT?

More buyers than sellers — 63% buying: Last quarter: 252 funds were net buyers (74 opened a brand new position + 178 added to an existing one). Only 146 were sellers (110 trimmed + 36 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VGLT holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 22 of 402 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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 VGLT?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 193 out of 402 hedge funds have held VGLT 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.