The cluster shows a clear divergence: small buyers lack conviction (tiny dollar amounts) while sellers include a full exit by a notable manager. Monitor upcoming 10-Q for any fundamental deterioration that may have driven the selling, and watch for insider buying as a potential contrarian signal.
Executive Summary
Institutional activity in VECO during Q3 2026 was mixed, with 2 small buyers adding modest positions and 4 sellers reducing holdings, including a full exit by Wasatch Advisors ($17.6M). The net dollar change was heavily skewed to selling (-$19.5M vs -$311K buying), and no insider buying corroborates the cluster, weakening conviction.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$19.2M
▲ Buyers (2)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assenagon Asset Management | ADD | +35.6% | $4.0M | -$310.0K |
| Assetmark | ADD | +35.8% | $6.0K | -$431.00 |
▼ Sellers (4)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshare Advisors | TRIM | -43.1% | $2.7M | -$1.6M |
| Farther Finance Advisors | TRIM | -30.3% | $112.0K | -$59.0K |
| Wasatch Advisors | EXIT | -100% | $17.6M | -$17.6M |
| Nisa Investment Advisors | TRIM | -44.4% | $321.0K | -$199.0K |
Key Facts
- 2 institutional buyers added positions totaling $4.0M in current holdings, net change -$311K
- 4 institutional sellers reduced holdings by a net -$19.5M, including Wasatch Advisors' full exit of $17.6M
- Proshare Advisors trimmed 43.1% of its position, reducing value by $1.6M
- No open-market insider buying was reported; the 13F × Form 4 confluence score is 0/100 (divergent)
- All participants are asset managers; no activist or hedge fund involvement noted
Financial Impact
Net institutional selling of $19.5M vs net buying of $311K, resulting in a net outflow of approximately $19.2M from the stock during Q3 2026
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; positions may have been reversed since quarter-end
- All participants are asset managers, not activist or event-driven funds, reducing signal strength
- No insider buying to corroborate the buying side; the cluster is one-sided toward selling
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-VECO-2026-Q3 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 29, 2026 3d ago | Institutional Cluster | $42.80 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Aug 19, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $47.20 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Jun 11, 2026 20w ago | Institutional Cluster | $71.55 $45.59 | ▲ +36.28% | ▲ +40.10% | No price |
Jun 10, 2026 20w ago | Insider Cluster | $71.55 $45.59 | ▼ −36.28% | ▼ −40.10% | No price |
Jun 10, 2026 20w ago | Insider Cluster | $71.55 $45.59 | ▼ −36.28% | ▼ −40.10% | No price |
May 27, 2026 22w ago | Insider Cluster | $59.13 $47.86 | ▼ −19.06% | ▼ −20.79% | No price |
May 18, 2026 23w ago | Insider Cluster | $54.69 $53.58 | ▲ +2.03% | ▲ +8.32% | No price |
May 7, 2026 25w ago | Insider Cluster | $57.72 $50.97 | ▲ +11.69% | ▲ +15.53% | No price |
May 5, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $62.01 $50.00 | ▲ +19.37% | ▲ +21.43% | No price |
Apr 21, 2026 27w ago | Press Release | $50.37 $52.27 | ▲ +3.77% | ▼ −1.01% | No price |
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