Trend Alert: Hedge Funds Shift Positions in Vanguard’s VWO ETF
Recent 13F filings have revealed a notable interest in the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Exchange Traded Fund (Symbol: VWO) among hedge funds, with 11 funds reporting holdings as of September 30, 2024. Analyzing these patterns can provide valuable insights into market sentiment.
It’s crucial to understand that 13F filings only reveal a fund’s long positions, without disclosing short positions. For instance, hedge funds may be holding long positions in a stock while simultaneously shorting calls. This complexity can lead to misunderstandings about a fund’s true market stance, as only part of the trading picture is available through these filings.
Despite this limitation, examining clusters of 13F filings can uncover useful trends, especially when looking at changes over time. Let’s delve into how VWO positions have changed from the second quarter to the third quarter of 2024:
Of the funds surveyed, four increased their positions, while six reduced theirs between June 30 and September 30, 2024.
In a broader analysis, we looked at the total number of VWO shares held by all funds reporting as of September 30, 2024, out of the 1,547 funds we examined. Comparing these findings to the previous quarter, we discovered a reduction of 9,110,256 shares, bringing the total down from 114,469,628 to 105,359,372. This marks a decline of approximately 7.96%. The three largest holders of VWO as of September 30, 2024, were:
We will continue to monitor 13F filings from hedge fund managers, sharing observations that can help shed light on investment trends. While individual filings can be misleading, evaluating the aggregate activity among funds provides a more accurate picture, offering potential stock ideas for further consideration, such as Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (Symbol: VWO).
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