VANGUARD FINANCIALS ETF (VFH) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VANGUARD FINANCIALS ETF (VFH) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and Matrix Private Capital Group.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,900 | 8,200 | $760 |
| Q3 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 350 | 9,539 | $889 |
| Q2 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -5,900 | 5,300 | $479 |
| Q2 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 900 | 9,189 | $831 |
| Q2 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 891 | 4,090 | $370 |
| Q1 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -6 | 8,289 | $700 |
| Q4 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 368 | 3,199 | $233 |
| Q4 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -141 | 8,295 | $604 |
| Q3 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 446 | 8,436 | $494 |
| Q2 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -590 | 7,990 | $457 |
| Q1 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -13,231 | 8,580 | $435 |
| Q4 2019 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 21,811 | 21,811 | $1,664 |
| Q4 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,831 | 2,831 | $216 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 100 | 11,200 | $784 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 6,600 | 11,100 | $766 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -600 | 4,500 | $313 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 5,100 | 5,100 | $357 |
Frequently asked questions about VFH activity
Which institutional owners are buying VFH?
Institutional owners buying VFH include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in VFH activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VFH compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANGUARD FINANCIALS ETF (VFH) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VFH increasing?
Institutional interest in VFH can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.