VANECK ETF TRUST (HYD): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

VANECK ETF TRUST (HYD)

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

Smart Money Signals — HYD

Based on 323 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HYD 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak

323 hedge funds hold HYD 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding HYD is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

176 buying150 selling

Last quarter: 176 funds bought or added vs 150 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 — ~43 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 43 → 43 → 43. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new

195 out of 323 hedge funds have held HYD 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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Steady discovery — ~43 new funds/quarter

51 → 38 → 43 → 43 → 43 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 43 → 43 → 43. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Of 328 current holders: 206 (63%) 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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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds

20 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HYD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	328	324	1.23%
13F Shares	56M	49M	14.08%
Total Value	$2.88B	$2.51B	14.5%
New Positions	43	43	-
Increased Positions	144	130	+14
Closed Positions	39	35	+4
Reduced Positions	119	131	-12
Total Calls	4	5	-20.0%
Total Puts	4	4	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.8	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

328

324

1.23%

13F Shares

56M

49M

14.08%

Total Value

$2.88B

$2.51B

14.5%

New Positions

Increased Positions

144

130

+14

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

119

131

-12

Total Calls

-20.0%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.8

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

328 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of HYD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Revolve Wealth Partners, LLC	1.92%	295,300	$14.8M
2	CERTIOR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC	1.85%	57,774	$2.9M
3	Veery Capital, LLC	1.42%	92,638	$4.6M
4	Fullerton Advisors, LLC	1.32%	25,475	$1.3M
5	APS Management Group, Inc.	0.99%	23,030	$1.2M
6	Forum Financial Management, LP	0.90%	1,273,542	$63.9M
7	Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC	0.79%	25,583	$1.3M
8	K2 Financial Inc.	0.77%	20,567	$1.1M
9	Shared Vision Wealth Group LLC	0.73%	35,823	$1.8M
10	Graetz Wealth LLC	0.72%	16,190	$812K
11	Williams & Novak, LLC	0.72%	18,967	$956K
12	Trivium Point Advisory, LLC	0.68%	74,871	$3.8M
13	Melone Private Wealth, LLC	0.66%	32,330	$1.6M
14	DRAVO BAY LLC	0.65%	31,903	$1.6M
15	KENNEDY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.	0.63%	32,281	$1.6M
16	Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc.	0.61%	147,397	$7.5M
17	Idaho Trust Co	0.58%	35,493	$1.8M
18	Narus Financial Partners, LLC	0.55%	41,530	$2.1M
19	Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC	0.48%	86,454	$4.3M
20	Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC	0.46%	64,337	$3.2M
21	Friday Financial	0.46%	26,461	$1.3M
22	Brady Martz Wealth Solutions, LLC	0.43%	50,286	$2.5M
23	BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.42%	32,929	$1.7M
24	Apeiron RIA LLC	0.35%	29,867	$1.5M
25	LAUREL OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.34%	40,195	$2.0M

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 (HYD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYD?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HYD 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 HYD?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 176 funds bought or added vs 150 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 HYD holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HYD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HYD?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 195 out of 323 hedge funds have held HYD 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.

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VANECK ETF TRUST (HYD)

Smart Money Signals — HYD

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (99% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~43 new funds per quarter

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~43 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

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