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Vnet Group Inc (VNET)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +25
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Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VNET

Based on 191 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VNET 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
191 hedge funds hold VNET 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+13% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

128 buying96 selling
Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 96 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 (+29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VNET position: 31 → 47 → 30 → 59. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 30% new
78 out of 191 hedge funds have held VNET 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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Growing discovery — still being found

87 → 31 → 47 → 30 → 59 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 47 → 30 → 59. A growing number of institutions are discovering VNET each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Of 210 current holders: 128 (61%) 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 — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — VNET

In 2026 Q1, 128 hedge funds were net buyers of VNET (59 opened a new position, 69 added to an existing one), while 96 reduced or exited (62 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 31% of total institutional value in VNET is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +25 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 191.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VNET

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

Market Analysis: VNET

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vnet Group Inc (VNET) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VNET 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 · 76d ago
VNET
+5.7%
XLK
+39.1%

VNET outperformed XLK by -33.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
VNET
-12.1%
XLK
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, VNET outperformed XLK by -16.9% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VNET
191 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 191 166 15.06%
13F Shares 149M 135M 10.6%
Total Value $1.25B $1.14B 9.52%
New Positions 59 30 +29
Increased Positions 68 59 +9
Closed Positions 34 38 -4
Reduced Positions 53 62 -9
Total Calls 12 11 9.09%
Total Puts 9 10 -10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

191 + investors

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

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Top 25 VNET holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Infini Capital Management Ltd 97.74% 1,428,944 $12.1M
2 Triata Capital Ltd 17.01% 11,187,682 $93.9M
3 Alden Global Capital LLC 4.37% 922,950 $7.7M
4 AI-Squared Management Ltd 3.75% 614,400 $5.2M
5 Hidden Lake Asset Management LP 3.36% 1,324,730 $11.1M
6 FACT Capital, LP 2.67% 478,246 $4.0M
7 Discovery Capital Management, LLC / Ct 2.62% 6,008,300 $50.4M
8 Oasis Management Co Ltd. 2.26% 4,619,188 $38.8M
9 KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd 1.68% 1,434,531 $12.0M
10 Tiger Pacific Capital LP 1.57% 766,225 $6.4M
11 SeaTown Holdings Pte. Ltd. 1.37% 248,550 $2.1M
12 PineBridge Investments Asia Ltd 1.31% 451,078 $3.8M
13 JGP Global Gestao de Recursos Ltda. 0.90% 24,794 $208K
14 Senvest Management, LLC 0.77% 2,779,637 $23.3M
15 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 0.38% 236,000 $2.0M
16 Carrhae Capital LLP 0.38% 1,513,055 $12.7M
17 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.37% 825,490 $6.9M
18 Nishkama Capital, LLC 0.35% 670,112 $5.6M
19 Blackstone Inc. 0.34% 10,402,130 $87.3M
20 KR Capital LP 0.33% 195,728 $1.6M
21 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.33% 315,553 $2.6M
22 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 0.29% 1,250,000 $10.5M
23 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.24% 155,704 $1.3M
24 Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC 0.22% 71,981 $604K
25 Aperture Investors, LLC 0.20% 187,058 $1.6M
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 — Vnet Group Inc (VNET)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNET?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 128 funds bought or added vs 96 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 VNET holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 40 of 191 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 VNET?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 78 out of 191 hedge funds have held VNET 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 Vnet Group Inc (VNET) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VNET has moved -12.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -16.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VNET has gained +5.7% vs +39.1% 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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