Based on 9 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 75% of 3.0Y peak
75% of all-time peak
9 funds currently hold this stock — 75% of the 3.0-year high of 12 funds (reached 2023 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding VLVLY is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying
7 buying5 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 5 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 — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 3 → 1 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 56% conviction (2yr+)
■ 11% medium
■ 33% new
5 out of 9 hedge funds have held VLVLY 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 — ~3 new funds/quarter
1 → 0 → 3 → 1 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 3 → 1 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 44% newcomers
■ 56% veterans
■ 0% 1-2yr
■ 44% new
Entry-cohort mix of 9 holders: 5 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 0 entered 1–2 years ago, and 4 (44%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 57% AUM from top-100 funds
57% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 9 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 57% of total institutional value in VLVLY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.