In early 2026, major institutional investors increased stakes in Vanguard's broad-market, mid-cap, and value ETFs, which were near 52-week highs.

In the third quarter of 2025, multiple institutional investors increased their stakes in major Vanguard ETFs. Edgemoor Investment Advisors boosted its VOO holdings by 56.1%, New York Life Investment Management acquired 20,552 shares of VTV, Rockland Trust Co. nearly doubled its VO position, and Aspect Partners raised its VTI holdings by 15.9%. These moves reflect growing institutional interest in broad-market, mid-cap, and value-focused ETFs, with the funds trading near their 52-week highs as of early February 2026.