VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKE (VWO) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKE (VWO) 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 Renaissance Technologies LLC, Causeway Capital Management, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Matrix Private Capital Group, and Ariel Appreciation Fund.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,000 | 38,000 | $1,509 |
| Q1 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -1,241 | 16,195 | $643 |
| Q4 2016 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 100,500 | 345,519 | $12,363 |
| Q4 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -20,500 | 36,000 | $1,288 |
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,508 | 17,436 | $624 |
| Q3 2016 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 47,343 | 245,019 | $9,220 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -10,142 | 14,928 | $562 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 24,275 | 25,070 | $883 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 38,700 | 56,500 | $1,954 |
| Q1 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -17,620 | 795 | $22,987 |
| Q1 2016 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -590 | 33,916 | $1,173 |
| Q4 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -7,226 | 18,415 | $737 |
| Q4 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 590 | 34,506 | $1,129 |
| Q3 2015 | Causeway Capital Management | Sell | -24,562 | 197,676 | $6,541 |
| Q3 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 363 | 25,641 | $848 |
| Q2 2015 | Causeway Capital Management | Sell | -543,118 | 222,238 | $9,085 |
| Q2 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -263,465 | 33,916 | $1,386 |
| Q2 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,000 | 6,534 | $267 |
| Q2 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,297 | 25,278 | $1,033 |
| Q1 2015 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 103,500 | 765,356 | $31,280 |
| Q1 2015 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -32,864 | 297,381 | $12,154 |
| Q1 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,566 | 23,981 | $980 |
| Q1 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,050 | 9,534 | $390 |
| Q4 2014 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 252,964 | 330,245 | $13,216 |
| Q4 2014 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 203,400 | 661,856 | $26,487 |
| Q4 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -53,300 | 17,800 | $712 |
| Q4 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 952 | 18,415 | $737 |
| Q4 2014 | Bares Capital Management | Buy | 779 | 59,272 | $2,372 |
| Q4 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -535 | 10,584 | $424 |
| Q3 2014 | Causeway Capital Management | Sell | -112,267 | 458,456 | $19,122 |
Frequently asked questions about VWO activity
Which institutional owners are buying VWO?
Institutional owners buying VWO 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 VWO activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VWO compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKE (VWO) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VWO increasing?
Institutional interest in VWO 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.