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VANECK ETF TRUST (EINC)

34 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EINC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — EINC

Based on 34 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EINC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
34 hedge funds hold EINC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+2 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

19 buying13 selling
Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 13 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 6 → 7 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 24% medium 32% new
15 out of 34 hedge funds have held EINC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +66%, value -31%

Value
-31%
Shares
+65%
Last quarter: funds added +66% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -31%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

8 → 3 → 6 → 7 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 6 → 7 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering EINC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 41% of holders stayed 2+ years

41% veterans 26% 1-2yr 32% new
Of 34 current holders: 14 (41%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
7 of 34 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EINC

In 2026 Q1, 19 hedge funds were net buyers of EINC (11 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 13 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 8 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 28% of total institutional value in EINC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 34.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EINC

How many hedge funds hold EINC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of EINC vs. share price

Market Analysis: EINC

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Company Profile: EINC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy VANECK ETF TRUST (EINC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EINC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 70d ago
EINC
+195.5%
SPY
+13.7%

EINC outperformed SPY by +181.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 25d ago
EINC
-3.5%
SPY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, EINC outperformed SPY by -3.5% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

2 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EINC
34 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 34 31 9.68%
13F Shares 835K 504K 65.68%
Total Value $33M $48M -31.1%
New Positions 11 7 +4
Increased Positions 8 8 -
Closed Positions 8 6 +2
Reduced Positions 5 7 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

34 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in EINC. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of EINC — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Copley Financial Group, Inc. 3.16% 44,509 $5.2M
2 Ascent Advisors, LLC 1.55% 7,146 $842K
3 Castleview Partners, LLC 0.23% 3,774 $445K
4 Cornerstone Planning Group LLC 0.12% 7,419 $891K
5 VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP 0.05% 551,666 $65K
6 GeoWealth Management, LLC 0.03% 6,066 $715K
7 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.01% 273 $27K
8 Focus Partners Wealth 0.01% 86,392 $10.2M
9 Apollon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 2,547 $300K
10 Wealthfront Advisers LLC 0.00% 14,182 $1.7M
11 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 67,205 $7.9M
12 EP Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 3,025 $356K
13 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 198 $23K
14 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 0.00% 82 $10K
15 Anchor Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 75 $9K
16 TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% 7,700 $907K
17 Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. 0.00% 2,675 $315K
18 Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. 0.00% 62 $7K
19 RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.00% 12,695 $1.5M
20 Golden State Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 23 $3K
21 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 1,806 $213K
22 Arax Advisory Partners 0.00% 88 $10K
23 CVA Family Office, LLC 0.00% 23 $3K
24 Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% 1,943 $229K
25 OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% 939 $111K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — VANECK ETF TRUST (EINC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EINC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EINC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for EINC?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 19 funds bought or added vs 13 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for EINC holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 7 of 34 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held EINC?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 15 out of 34 hedge funds have held EINC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy VANECK ETF TRUST (EINC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EINC has moved -3.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EINC has gained +195.5% vs +13.7% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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