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VZ — VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC

Communication Services · Telecom

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Why are billionaires buying VZ?

Built from public SEC filings and public economic data. Not a recommendation.

Confidence
95
Institutional Conviction
Net accumulation · 2 buying vs 0 selling last quarter
70
Macro Tailwind
Macro conditions are a headwind for Communication Services
44
Congressional Activity
2 congressional purchases, 3 sales disclosed in the last 6 months
Why? — Evidence & Confidence ▾

Of 2 tracked investors who changed their VZ position last quarter, 2 bought and 0 sold (100% buy-side). Macro conditions are a headwind for Communication Services (Macro Tailwind 44/100 in a Squeeze regime). 2 congressional purchases, 3 sales disclosed in the last 6 months.

Supporting evidence
  • +2 tracked investors added or increased positions last quarter (George Soros, Ray Dalio)
  • +6 tracked investors reported holding VZ at their latest filing
  • +2 congressional purchases disclosed in the last 6 months
Contradicting evidence — always shown
  • −Current Squeeze regime has historically been a headwind for Communication Services (Macro Tailwind 44/100)
  • −Congressional disclosures lean toward selling (3 sales vs 2 purchases, 6 months)
  • −13F data is disclosed up to 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed since
Know the limits
  • · 13F disclosure lag (up to 45 days)
  • · Tracked investors are a sample, not the whole market
  • · Sector regime fit is a historical average, not a guarantee

Every InvestorLens score shows its evidence — including what argues against it. Model conviction-v1 · generated 8/4/2026.

About VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ)

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) appears in the most recent 13F filings of 6 tracked institutional investors. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC is classified in the Communication Services sector (Telecom industry). The largest disclosed position is held by Ken Griffin (Citadel Advisors), valued at $896M. Across recent filings, tracked investors recorded 2 new positions, 1 increased, 1 reduced, and 0 exited. All data sourced from SEC 13F filings.

Smart Money Consensus™

Based on recent institutional activity in VZ

75
/100
Institutional Accumulation
Added / Increased3
Reduced1
Exited0
BearishBullish
Crowded Trade Score™

How many top investors track VZ

40
/100
Moderate Interest
6investors

Several tracked investors have exposure.

UndiscoveredCrowded
151015+

VZ Ownership Composition

How VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC is held across tracked investor types, based on reported 13F positions.

Dominant Type
Other
91% of tracked value
Institutions
6
tracked investors
Total Reported
$1.5B
combined 13F value
Sectors2
  • Other91.4%
  • Hedge Funds8.6%
Other(4)
91.4%
Hedge Funds(2)
8.6%

Tracked investors reporting VZ

  • Ken GriffinMar 31, 2026
    Citadel Advisors
    Shares
    17.9M
    Value
    $896.5M
    % Portfolio
    0.14%
  • Izzy EnglanderMar 31, 2026
    Millennium Management
    Shares
    8.1M
    Value
    $407.7M
    % Portfolio
    0.17%
  • Steve CohenMar 31, 2026
    Point72 Asset Management
    Shares
    2.5M
    Value
    $127.2M
    % Portfolio
    0.16%
  • Paul Tudor JonesMar 31, 2026
    Tudor Investment Corp
    Shares
    830.6K
    Value
    $41.7M
    % Portfolio
    0.08%
  • Ray DalioMar 31, 2026
    Bridgewater Associates
    Shares
    434.8K
    Value
    $21.8M
    % Portfolio
    0.10%
  • George SorosMar 31, 2026
    Soros Fund Management
    Shares
    43.3K
    Value
    $2.2M
    % Portfolio
    0.02%

Recent activity

Frequently asked questions

How many institutional investors hold VZ?
6 tracked institutional investors disclosed a position in VZ (VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC) in their most recent 13F filing.
Who is the largest institutional holder of VZ?
Ken Griffin, Citadel Advisors, holds the largest disclosed position in VZ, valued at $896M.
Did institutional ownership of VZ increase or decrease?
Across recent 13F filings, tracked investors recorded 2 new positions, 1 increased, 1 reduced, and 0 fully exited VZ.
What sector is VZ in?
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC is classified in the Communication Services GICS sector, Telecom industry.
Where does this VZ ownership data come from?
SEC Form 13F-HR filings, accessed via EDGAR. 13F filings are disclosed quarterly with a 45-day reporting delay and cover U.S.-listed long equity positions only. This is not investment advice.