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VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM SHS (VRCA)

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Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — VRCA

Based on 49 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 VRCA 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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Below peak — only 63% of 3.0Y high

63% of all-time peak
Only 49 funds hold VRCA today versus a peak of 78 funds at 2024 Q3 — just 63% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 36% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
28 fewer hedge funds hold VRCA compared to a year ago (-36% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

27 buying15 selling
Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (22 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 15 were sellers (10 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VRCA position: 11 → 13 → 7 → 22. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

45% conviction (2yr+) 31% medium 24% new
22 out of 49 hedge funds have held VRCA 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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Value +308% but shares only +110% — price-driven

Value
+307%
Shares
+110%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +308%, but actual share count only changed +110%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

18 → 11 → 13 → 7 → 22 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 11 → 13 → 7 → 22. A growing number of institutions are discovering VRCA 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 8% 1-2yr 31% new
Of 49 current holders: 30 (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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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
1.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.8/10 — 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 — VRCA

In 2025 Q4, 27 hedge funds were net buyers of VRCA (22 opened a new position, 5 added to an existing one), while 15 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 64% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net fund flow last quarter: +17 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 49.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VRCA

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

Market Analysis: VRCA

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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.

7 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VRCA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 48 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 48 31 54.84%
13F Shares 5M 2M 115.53%
Total Value $43M $10M 315.65%
New Positions 22 7 +15
Increased Positions 5 0 +5
Closed Positions 5 30 -25
Reduced Positions 9 23 -14
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VRCA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CANNELL CAPITAL LLC 2.23% 685,123 $3.6M
2 Velan Capital Investment Management LP 1.56% 471,559 $2.5M
3 Caligan Partners LP 0.33% 923,910 $4.9M
4 Stonepine Capital Management, LLC 0.21% 99,735 $528K
5 Affinity Asset Advisors, LLC 0.19% 707,338 $3.7M
6 DAFNA Capital Management LLC 0.18% 153,712 $813K
7 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.07% 12,098 $64K
8 ARMISTICE CAPITAL, LLC 0.05% 518,181 $2.7M
9 BOOTHBAY FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.02% 280,734 $1.5M
10 BECK MACK & OLIVER LLC 0.00% 12,000 $63K
11 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 140,497 $743K
12 TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP 0.00% 44,430 $369K
13 Squarepoint Ops LLC 0.00% 75,208 $398K
14 New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC 0.00% 200 $1K
15 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 32,360 $171K
16 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% 50,662 $268K
17 Capital Analysts, LLC 0.00% 1,500
18 Mariner, LLC 0.00% 24,544 $130K
19 Fortitude Family Office, LLC 0.00% 127
20 Salomon & Ludwin, LLC 0.00% 290 $2K
21 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 856 $5K
22 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 65,101 $344K
23 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 175
24 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 49,211 $260K
25 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 188,758 $999K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM SHS (VRCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VRCA?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 27 funds were net buyers (22 opened a brand new position + 5 added to an existing one). Only 15 were sellers (10 trimmed + 5 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VRCA holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 16 of 49 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VRCA?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 22 out of 49 hedge funds have held VRCA 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.