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VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ)

77 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VGZ. 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
↑ +6
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VGZ

Based on 71 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VGZ 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
71 hedge funds hold VGZ 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 — +73% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+30 new funds entered over the past year (+73% 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

36 buying27 selling
Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 27 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 11 → 22 → 16. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 35% new
31 out of 71 hedge funds have held VGZ 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

12 → 12 → 11 → 22 → 16 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 11 → 22 → 16. 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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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 58% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 35% new
Of 77 current holders: 45 (58%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds
12 of 71 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.8
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.8/10 — 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 — VGZ

In 2025 Q4, 36 hedge funds were net buyers of VGZ (16 opened a new position, 20 added to an existing one), while 27 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 57% 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: 71.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VGZ

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

Market Analysis: VGZ

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Company Profile: VGZ

Basic Materials Gold

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.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VGZ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 77 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 77 68 13.24%
13F Shares 20M 12M 64.69%
Total Value $39M $25M 52.18%
New Positions 16 23 -7
Increased Positions 25 20 +5
Closed Positions 11 6 +5
Reduced Positions 21 10 +11
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VGZ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kopernik Global Investors, LLC 1.90% 13,852,010 $27.1M
2 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.51% 944,673 $1.9M
3 Nilsine Partners, LLC 0.42% 2,457,008 $5.4M
4 Trek Financial, LLC 0.40% 3,796,938 $7.4M
5 Orcam Financial Group 0.10% 73,929 $145K
6 Three Seasons Wealth, LLC 0.03% 37,000 $73K
7 Prairiewood Capital, LLC 0.02% 41,000 $80K
8 SPROTT INC. 0.02% 285,842 $560K
9 SEARLE & CO. 0.01% 27,000 $53K
10 Quantbot Technologies LP 0.01% 161,765 $317K
11 Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. 0.01% 12,500 $24K
12 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 0.01% 46,174 $91K
13 Caitlin John, LLC 0.01% 5,000 $10K
14 PERISCOPE CAPITAL INC. 0.01% 25,000 $49K
15 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 2,148,100 $4.2M
16 Garrett Wealth Advisory Group, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $20K
17 Orion Porfolio Solutions, LLC 0.00% 207,576 $407K
18 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 29,500 $58K
19 Blume Capital Management, Inc. 0.00% 6,016 $12K
20 Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft 0.00% 14,701 $14K
21 Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.00% 125,000 $245K
22 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 5,750 $11K
23 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 259,473 $509K
24 CARY STREET PARTNERS FINANCIAL LLC 0.00% 11,200 $22K
25 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.00% 35,598 $70K
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 — VISTA GOLD CORP (VGZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VGZ?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 36 funds bought or added vs 27 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 VGZ holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 12 of 71 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VGZ?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 31 out of 71 hedge funds have held VGZ 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.