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VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +50
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — VIAV

Based on 395 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 VIAV 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
395 hedge funds hold VIAV 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 — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+89 new funds entered over the past year (+29% 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 — 59% buying

238 buying163 selling
Last quarter: 238 funds bought or added vs 163 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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More new buyers each quarter (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VIAV position: 67 → 33 → 69 → 96. 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+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
236 out of 395 hedge funds have held VIAV 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+40% value, -1% shares)

Value
+39%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional VIAV holdings rose +40% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

48 → 67 → 33 → 69 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 33 → 69 → 96. 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 — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 408 current holders: 282 (69%) 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 — 58% AUM from top-100 funds

58% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 395 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in VIAV. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — VIAV

In 2025 Q4, 238 hedge funds were net buyers of VIAV (96 opened a new position, 142 added to an existing one), while 163 reduced or exited (117 trimmed, 46 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 58% of total institutional value in VIAV is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +50 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 395.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VIAV

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

Market Analysis: VIAV

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Company Profile: VIAV

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

Is It Too Late to Buy VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VIAV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 50d ago
VIAV
+65.6%
XLK
+31.2%

VIAV outperformed XLK by +34.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
VIAV
-4.2%
XLK
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, VIAV outperformed XLK by -3.1% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

39 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VIAV
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 468 395 18.48%
13F Shares 236M 224M 5.43%
Total Value $7.04B $3.95B 78.01%
New Positions 128 96 +32
Increased Positions 143 139 +4
Closed Positions 55 46 +9
Reduced Positions 141 115 +26
Total Calls 17 8 112.5%
Total Puts 14 9 55.56%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.82 1.12 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VIAV — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 O'Neil Global Advisors, Inc. 33.42% 144,933 $4.8M
2 Ma Investment Partnership, LP 8.00% 500,000 $16.6M
3 Parsifal Capital Management, LP 5.04% 1,286,204 $42.8M
4 G2 Investment Partners Management LLC 4.70% 573,988 $19.1M
5 Analog Century Management LP 4.39% 2,762,418 $91.9M
6 WESTERLY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.85% 425,000 $14.1M
7 Aperture Investors, LLC 3.30% 784,513 $26.1M
8 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 2.65% 821,040 $27.3M
9 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 2.34% 1,424,272 $47.4M
10 Virtus Wealth Solutions LLC 2.24% 353,189 $11.8M
11 ARDSLEY ADVISORY PARTNERS LP 1.70% 400,000 $13.3M
12 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 1.70% 112,424 $3.7M
13 Dean Capital Management 1.67% 121,150 $4.0M
14 BOWEN HANES & CO INC 1.62% 2,000,000 $66.6M
15 Whale Rock Capital Management LLC 1.49% 3,473,152 $115.6M
16 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 1.34% 346,916 $11.5M
17 Goldstream Capital Management Ltd 1.25% 45,116 $1.5M
18 Worth Venture Partners, LLC 1.12% 10,576 $352K
19 Divisar Capital Management LLC 1.11% 131,353 $4.4M
20 Pier Capital, LLC 1.09% 199,138 $6.6M
21 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 1.04% 225,000 $7.5M
22 Informed Momentum Co LLC 1.04% 270,120 $9.0M
23 THOMPSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.95% 219,851 $7.3M
24 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.86% 165,059 $5.5M
25 DEAN INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.81% 172,993 $5.8M
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 — VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VIAV?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 238 funds bought or added vs 163 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 VIAV holders?

Elite ownership — 58% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 395 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 58% of total institutional value in VIAV. 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 VIAV?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 236 out of 395 hedge funds have held VIAV 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 VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VIAV has moved -4.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VIAV has gained +65.6% vs +31.2% for XLK. 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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