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VIRTUS ETF TR II (VSHY)

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — VSHY

Based on 14 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
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.
📊

High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
14 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 16 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+1 new funds entered over the past year (+8% 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 — 54% buying

7 buying6 selling
Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 6 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 — ~4 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 5 → 2 → 3 → 4. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 29% long-term, 29% new

29% conviction (2yr+) 43% medium 29% new
Of the 14 current holders: 4 (29%) held >2 years, 6 held 1–2 years, and 4 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~4 new funds/quarter

3 → 5 → 2 → 3 → 4 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 5 → 2 → 3 → 4. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 57% of holders entered in last year

36% veterans 7% 1-2yr 57% new
Of 14 current holders: 8 (57%) entered in the past year, only 5 (36%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
2 of 14 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — VSHY

In 2026 Q1, 7 hedge funds were net buyers of VSHY (4 opened a new position, 3 added to an existing one), while 6 reduced or exited (2 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 14.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VSHY

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

Market Analysis: VSHY

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Company Profile: VSHY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy VIRTUS ETF TR II (VSHY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VSHY has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 51d ago
VSHY
+2.1%
SPY
+14.0%

VSHY outperformed SPY by -11.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
VSHY
-76.0%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, VSHY outperformed SPY by -76.3% .

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.

0 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VSHY
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 14 14 -
13F Shares 1M 1M 2.25%
Total Value $26M $26M -0.54%
New Positions 4 3 +1
Increased Positions 3 2 +1
Closed Positions 4 3 +1
Reduced Positions 2 3 -1
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 14 institutional holders of VSHY — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC 19.91% 1,134,092 $24.4M
2 VestGen Advisors, LLC 0.01% 24,235 $527K
3 FLOW TRADERS U.S. LLC 0.01% 17,302
4 Quest 10 Wealth Builders, Inc. 0.01% 336 $7K
5 &PARTNERS 0.00% 26,783 $576K
6 Western Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 615 $13K
7 VIRTUS ADVISERS, LLC 0.00% 34
8 Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC 0.00% 25
9 AE Wealth Management LLC 0.00% 607 $13K
10 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 78 $2K
11 JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% 15,121 $325K
12 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 331 $7K
13 ASSETMARK, INC 0.00% 14
14 WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00%
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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 — VIRTUS ETF TR II (VSHY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSHY?

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.

What is the institutional breadth score for VSHY?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 7 funds bought or added vs 6 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 VSHY holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 2 of 14 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VSHY?

Mixed — 29% long-term, 29% new: Of the 14 current holders: 4 (29%) held >2 years, 6 held 1–2 years, and 4 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy VIRTUS ETF TR II (VSHY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSHY has moved -76.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -76.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSHY has gained +2.1% vs +14.0% for SPY. 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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