Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTC has moved +0.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +24.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -24.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VTC gained -1.6% vs +33.6% 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.

Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC)

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

Smart Money Signals — VTC

Based on 148 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTC 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

148 hedge funds hold VTC 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 — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+34 new funds entered over the past year (+30% 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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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

78 buying53 selling

Last quarter: 78 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 54 added to an existing one). Only 53 were sellers (38 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 26 → 21 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 26% new

73 out of 148 hedge funds have held VTC 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 — ~24 new funds/quarter

13 → 18 → 26 → 21 → 24 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 26 → 21 → 24. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 30% new

Entry-cohort mix of 148 holders: 79 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 24 entered 1–2 years ago, and 45 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

13% from top-100 AUM funds

18 of 148 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.0

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	148	139	6.47%
13F Shares	14M	12M	16.99%
Total Value	$1.05B	$895M	17.25%
New Positions	24	21	+3
Increased Positions	54	57	-3
Closed Positions	15	19	-4
Reduced Positions	38	37	+1
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

148

139

6.47%

13F Shares

14M

12M

16.99%

Total Value

$1.05B

$895M

17.25%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-3

Closed Positions

-4

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

148 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 VTC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Raine Group LLC	28.04%	32,347	$2.5M
2	Succession Financial, INC.	9.91%	135,694	$10.4M
3	Nepc LLC	7.08%	4,943,439	$379.7M
4	Warwick Investment Management, Inc.	4.46%	517,656	$39.8M
5	Wedmont Private Capital	3.06%	1,469,754	$111.6M
6	Capital Asset Advisory Services LLC	2.05%	735,952	$56.5M
7	Valpey Financial Services, LLC	1.76%	38,411	$2.9M
8	Drucker Wealth 3.0, LLC	0.94%	77,049	$5.9M
9	Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC	0.90%	732,637	$56.3M
10	Kelsey Financial, LLC	0.69%	11,796	$906K
11	John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs	0.62%	6,648	$511K
12	Marble Wealth, LLC	0.50%	42,753	$3.3M
13	Rare Wolf Capital LLC	0.45%	9,198	$706K
14	Nicholas Wealth, LLC.	0.45%	10,644	$817K
15	Sax Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.44%	140,829	$10.8M
16	CoreCap Advisors, LLC	0.39%	172,305	$13.2M
17	Titleist Asset Management, LLC	0.37%	72,409	$5.6M
18	Bfsg, LLC	0.35%	51,631	$4.0M
19	Axis Wealth Partners, LLC	0.33%	9,087	$698K
20	Note Advisors, LLC	0.31%	9,310	$715K
21	North Dakota State Investment Board	0.31%	98,039	$7.5M
22	Breakwater Investment Management	0.25%	9,525	$732K
23	Pathstone Holdings, LLC	0.22%	979,361	$75.2M
24	Oregon Pacific Wealth Management, LLC	0.22%	2,996	$230K
25	DiPaolo Financial Group, Inc.	0.20%	4,006	$308K

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 — Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VTC?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VTC 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 VTC?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 78 funds were net buyers (24 opened a brand new position + 54 added to an existing one). Only 53 were sellers (38 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VTC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100: 18 of 148 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 13% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held VTC?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 73 out of 148 hedge funds have held VTC 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 Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VTC has moved +0.5% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +24.8% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -24.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VTC has gained -1.6% vs +33.6% 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.

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Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (VTC)

Smart Money Signals — VTC

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +30% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~24 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 30% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 13% AUM from top-100

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