Who Owns VSS?
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$157.02
+2.60 (+1.68%)
Market Cap
$14.1B
Shares Outstanding
80,125,435
Institutional Holders
610
Total Inst. Value
$3.6B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+242
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
178
Closed Positions
67
Increased
157
Decreased
184
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empower Advisory Group, LLC | $561.1M | 4,853,903 |
| 2 | BESSEMER GROUP INC | $332.4M | 2,875,560 |
| 3 | NATIXIS ADVISORS, LLC | $263.0M | 2,274,666 |
| 4 | Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. | $223.7M | 1,935,130 |
| 5 | 1832 Asset Management L.P. | $132.6M | 1,146,847 |
| 6 | Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. | $94.6M | 818,242 |
| 7 | MORGAN STANLEY | $92.8M | 802,521 |
| 8 | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO | $64.8M | 560,266 |
| 9 | UBS Group AG | $64.4M | 557,396 |
| 10 | WIT, LLCNew | $56.0M | 484,096 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Advisory Group, LLC | +294K | $561.1M |
| BESSEMER GROUP INC | +64K | $332.4M |
| Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. | +6K | $223.7M |
| Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. | +27K | $94.6M |
| UBS Group AG | +29K | $64.4M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn FI, LLC | -4.7M | $9.1M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | -1.3M | $92.8M |
| MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE | -722K | $29K |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | -553K | $51K |
| NATIXIS ADVISORS, LLC | -370K | $263.0M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold VSS?
As of Q1 2025, 610 institutional investors report holding VSS (Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most VSS?
The largest institutional holder of VSS is Empower Advisory Group, LLC with $561.1M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling VSS?
This quarter, 178 institutions opened new positions in VSS and 67 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.