VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF (VB) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF (VB) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of VB during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported VB position by approximately $6.42M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in VB exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF (VB). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $18.08M in reported VB exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 24,520 | 28,320 | $7,417,574 |
| Q1 2026 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 4,309 | 5,805 | $1,520,490 |
| Q1 2026 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 1,149 | $300,866 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 530 | 29,161 | $7,522,174 |
| Q4 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 202 | 1,496 | $385,970 |
| Q4 2025 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 1,148 | $296,208 |
| Q3 2025 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 24 | 3,297 | $841,016 |
| Q2 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 308 | 1,568 | $371,655 |
| Q2 2025 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 30 | 3,273 | $778,214 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,513 | 34,669 | $7,687,866 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 2,200 | 21,000 | $4,656,750 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 15,058 | 29,156 | $7,005,590 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 13,400 | 18,800 | $4,517,264 |
| Q4 2024 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 50 | 3,243 | $779,228 |
| Q4 2024 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 1,169 | $280,866 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,144 | 14,098 | $3,344,254 |
| Q3 2024 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 90 | 1,168 | $277,121 |
| Q2 2024 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 99 | 3,193 | $698,905 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 466 | 12,647 | $2,890,891 |
| Q1 2024 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 125 | 3,094 | $707,257 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,588 | 12,181 | $2,598,612 |
| Q4 2023 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 10 | 2,969 | $633,377 |
| Q4 2023 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 1,078 | $229,880 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 6,800 | 10,100 | $1,910 |
| Q2 2023 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 1,077 | $214,148 |
| Q1 2023 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 38 | 1,076 | $204,032 |
| Q4 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,304 | 12,801 | $2,349,437 |
| Q4 2022 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 227 | 3,517 | $645,510 |
| Q1 2022 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,374 | 11,074 | $2,353 |
| Q4 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 6,051 | 7,700 | $1,740 |
Frequently asked questions about VB activity
Which institutional owners are buying VB?
Institutional owners buying VB 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 VB activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VB compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF (VB) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VB increasing?
Institutional interest in VB 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.