Who Owns VWO?
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$58.65
+0.56 (+0.97%)
Market Cap
$160.1B
Shares Outstanding
2,492,163,235
Institutional Holders
2,156
Total Inst. Value
$50.1B
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Holder Change
+1035
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
656
Closed Positions
132
Increased
711
Decreased
642
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $4.9B | 109,028,088 |
| 2 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | $4.5B | 100 |
| 3 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | $3.2B | 70,990,842 |
| 4 | Betterment LLC | $2.5B | 55,807,069 |
| 5 | MORGAN STANLEY | $2.1B | 47,169,514 |
| 6 | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | $2.0B | 43,520,365 |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $1.9B | 42,712,900 |
| 8 | WIT, LLC | $1.6B | 34,426,724 |
| 9 | Empower Advisory Group, LLC | $1.5B | 34,082,971 |
| 10 | Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. | $1.1B | 24,231,894 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | +1.9M | $4.9B |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | +3.2M | $3.2B |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | +1.7M | $2.0B |
| WIT, LLC | +34.4M | $1.6B |
| Empower Advisory Group, LLC | +1.4M | $1.5B |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN & CO INC /TN/ | -60.9M | $13.4M |
| Brooklyn FI, LLC | -15.4M | $12.4M |
| Betterment LLC | -4.0M | $2.5B |
| Freestone Capital Holdings, LLC | -2.0M | $60.4M |
| CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC | -1.6M | $113.3M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold VWO?
As of Q1 2025, 2156 institutional investors report holding VWO (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF) in their 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most VWO?
The largest institutional holder of VWO is BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ with $4.9B in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling VWO?
This quarter, 656 institutions opened new positions in VWO and 132 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.