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VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F (VWO)

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Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +154
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
64%

Smart Money Signals — VWO

Based on 2280 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VWO 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
2,280 hedge funds hold VWO 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+252 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

1382 buying794 selling
Last quarter: 1,382 funds were net buyers (274 opened a brand new position + 1108 added to an existing one). Only 794 were sellers (674 trimmed + 120 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+117 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VWO position: 142 → 173 → 157 → 274. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 14% new
1,610 out of 2,280 hedge funds have held VWO 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

194 → 142 → 173 → 157 → 274 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 142 → 173 → 157 → 274. A growing number of institutions are discovering VWO each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 69% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 2,293 current holders: 1,581 (69%) 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 — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 2280 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VWO

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

Market Analysis: VWO

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Company Profile: VWO

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

108 top-rated funds 134 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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4.8
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VWO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2293 2139 7.2%
13F Shares 1.40B 1.32B 5.86%
Total Value $70.57B $73.37B -3.82%
New Positions 276 158 +118
Increased Positions 1126 1004 +122
Closed Positions 120 107 +13
Reduced Positions 689 769 -80
Total Calls 9 9 -
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.78 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of VWO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Ascent Advisors, LLC 10.36% 59,844 $5.6M
2 Rochester Wealth Strategies, LLC 9.73% 297,031 $16.1M
3 Finhabits Advisors LLC 9.03% 180,983 $9.8M
4 GP Brinson Investments LLC 8.82% 359,652 $19.4M
5 Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC 8.58% 258,752 $14.0M
6 Kopp Family Office, LLC 8.41% 226,058 $12.2M
7 Fusion Family Wealth, LLC 8.36% 2,071,283 $112.0M
8 Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC. 8.27% 6,630,184 $358.4M
9 Millburn Ridgefield LLC /DE/ 8.16% 7,021,770 $379.5M
10 Stephens Greth Foundation 7.54% 446,625 $24.1M
11 WealthNavi Inc. 7.54% 16,101,944 $870K
12 Strid Group, LLC 7.38% 1,101,253 $59.5M
13 Midwest Financial Partners Investments, Inc. 7.20% 251,169 $13.6M
14 Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC 7.07% 7,021,770 $379.5M
15 Parker Financial LLC 6.98% 324,182 $17.5M
16 Cordant, Inc. 6.84% 311,992 $16.9M
17 Matrix Trust Co 6.76% 753,184 $41K
18 PRESILIUM PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 6.76% 709,153 $38.3M
19 SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. 6.67% 3,106,050 $162.8M
20 Stash Investments, LLC 6.51% 310,428 $16.8M
21 SOFI WEALTH, LLC 6.49% 2,493,581 $134.8M
22 Ariston Services Group 6.35% — $10.6M
23 Idaho Trust Co 6.30% 358,499 $19.4M
24 LCW Services, LLC 6.21% 231,362 $12.5M
25 DEFINE FINANCIAL, LLC 6.13% 208,901 $11.3M
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 INTL EQUITY INDEX F (VWO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VWO?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VWO 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 VWO?

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 1,382 funds were net buyers (274 opened a brand new position + 1108 added to an existing one). Only 794 were sellers (674 trimmed + 120 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VWO holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 33 of 2280 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 VWO?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,610 out of 2,280 hedge funds have held VWO 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.