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VANECK ETF TRUST (EMLC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +62
Streak
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Buyers last Q
69%

Smart Money Signals — EMLC

Based on 308 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EMLC 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
308 hedge funds hold EMLC 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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Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+91 new funds entered over the past year (+42% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 69% buying

212 buying94 selling
Last quarter: 212 funds were net buyers (96 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 94 were sellers (60 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+52 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EMLC position: 48 → 46 → 44 → 96. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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48% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 48% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 35% new
148 out of 308 hedge funds have held EMLC 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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Growing discovery — still being found

34 → 48 → 46 → 44 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 46 → 44 → 96. A growing number of institutions are discovering EMLC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 56% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Of 308 current holders: 171 (56%) 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.
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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 308 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — EMLC

In 2025 Q4, 212 hedge funds were net buyers of EMLC (96 opened a new position, 116 added to an existing one), while 94 reduced or exited (60 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 69% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 38% of total institutional value in EMLC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +62 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 308.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EMLC

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

Market Analysis: EMLC

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

28 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: EMLC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 308 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 308 246 25.2%
13F Shares 105M 96M 9.01%
Total Value $2.70B $2.45B 9.96%
New Positions 96 44 +52
Increased Positions 116 108 +8
Closed Positions 34 39 -5
Reduced Positions 60 63 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of EMLC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 VIEWPOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERS CORP 9.28% 851,000 $20.0M
2 INTEGRATED CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 4.53% 271,291 $6.8M
3 PAYDEN & RYGEL 4.43% 2,292,102 $58K
4 Kiker Wealth Management, LLC 4.27% 356,382 $8.9M
5 5th Street Advisors, LLC 3.21% 297,113 $7.5M
6 Lake Hills Wealth Management, LLC 2.81% 200,183 $5.0M
7 New Harbor Financial Group, LLC 2.78% 628,062 $15.8M
8 ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC 2.60% 576,635 $14.5M
9 ACIMA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 2.55% 323,296 $8.1M
10 Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. 2.43% 414,471 $10.4M
11 Upper Left Wealth Management, LLC 2.36% 159,175 $4.0M
12 Penn Mutual Asset Management 2.32% 18,000 $452K
13 Collaborative Fund Advisors, LLC 2.21% 142,518 $3.6M
14 Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. 2.17% 176,151 $4.4M
15 rebel Financial LLC 2.07% 190,178 $4.8M
16 Valmark Advisers, Inc. 1.36% 4,543,042 $114.1M
17 K2 Financial Inc. 1.30% 69,112 $1.8M
18 FIDELITY D & D BANCORP INC 1.25% 124,546 $3.1M
19 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 1.16% 443,797 $11.1M
20 NKCFO LLC 1.14% 153,100 $4K
21 RED CEDAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.12% 429,718 $10.8M
22 Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC 1.07% 847,031 $21.3M
23 RHS Financial, LLC 1.05% 88,056 $2.2M
24 Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.94% 333,725 $8.4M
25 Rockport Wealth LLC 0.89% 194,607 $4.9M
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 (EMLC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EMLC?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EMLC 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 EMLC?

More buyers than sellers — 69% buying: Last quarter: 212 funds were net buyers (96 opened a brand new position + 116 added to an existing one). Only 94 were sellers (60 trimmed + 34 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for EMLC holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 23 of 308 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 EMLC?

48% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 148 out of 308 hedge funds have held EMLC 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.

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.