VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF (VNQ) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF (VNQ) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Matrix Private Capital Group, and Mairs & Power Growth Fund. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -105 | 4,715 | $380 |
| Q2 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -91 | 4,820 | $393 |
| Q1 2018 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -139 | 4,911 | $371 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 52,200 | 52,200 | $3,940 |
| Q4 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 285 | 5,050 | $419 |
| Q3 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -155 | 4,765 | $396 |
| Q2 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 489 | 4,920 | $409 |
| Q1 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -535 | 4,431 | $366 |
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 636 | 4,966 | $410 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 185 | 4,330 | $376 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,808 | 4,145 | $368 |
| Q1 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -2,482 | 337 | $4,025 |
| Q3 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -194 | 2,819 | $213 |
| Q2 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 484 | 3,013 | $225 |
| Q1 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,529 | 2,529 | $213 |
Frequently asked questions about VNQ activity
Which institutional owners are buying VNQ?
Institutional owners buying VNQ 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 VNQ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VNQ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANGUARD REAL ESTATE ETF (VNQ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VNQ increasing?
Institutional interest in VNQ 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.