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VANECK ETF TRUST (HYEM)

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

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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — HYEM

Based on 81 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HYEM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
81 hedge funds hold HYEM 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 HYEM is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

52 buying35 selling
Last quarter: 52 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 35 were sellers (20 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~13 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 19 → 11 → 13. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 19% new
46 out of 81 hedge funds have held HYEM 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 10 → 19 → 11 → 13 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 19 → 11 → 13. HYEM is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 81 current holders: 54 (67%) 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 — 32% AUM from major funds

32% from top-100 AUM funds
13 of 81 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HYEM

In 2025 Q4, 52 hedge funds were net buyers of HYEM (13 opened a new position, 39 added to an existing one), while 35 reduced or exited (20 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 32% of total institutional value in HYEM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 81.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HYEM

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

Market Analysis: HYEM

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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.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HYEM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 81 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 81 83 -2.41%
13F Shares 9M 10M -11.15%
Total Value $177M $199M -11.36%
New Positions 13 11 +2
Increased Positions 39 35 +4
Closed Positions 15 12 +3
Reduced Positions 20 23 -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 HYEM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 1.96% 2,062,465 $40.5M
2 Oasis Advisors, LLC 1.32% 125,207 $2.5M
3 Seed Wealth Management, Inc. 0.62% 45,510 $898K
4 Sage Advisory Services, Ltd.Co. 0.48% 44,310 $874K
5 Yoffe Investment Management, LLC 0.43% 16,930 $334K
6 Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. 0.36% 77,426 $1.5M
7 Trademark Financial Management, LLC 0.31% 32,300 $637K
8 Verde Capital Management 0.26% 60,609 $1.2M
9 Rareview Capital LLC 0.24% 20,490 $406K
10 CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC /ADV 0.23% 192,118 $3.8M
11 Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.23% 39,891 $787K
12 Tidemark, LLC 0.21% 42,086 $830K
13 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.17% 259,402 $5.1M
14 Etesian Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.16% 25,592 $505K
15 Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. 0.12% 13,876 $274K
16 Strategic Financial Concepts, LLC 0.10% 20,597 $406K
17 Balboa Wealth Partners 0.07% 21,581 $426K
18 Able Wealth Management LLC 0.07% 13,413 $265K
19 Belpointe Asset Management LLC 0.06% 83,632 $1.7M
20 Key Capital Management, INC 0.06% 4,508 $89K
21 LexAurum Advisors, LLC 0.06% 21,839 $431K
22 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 10,750 $212K
23 KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.03% 36,471 $720K
24 ASSETMARK, INC 0.03% 729,335 $14.4M
25 INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. 0.03% 38,454 $759K
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 (HYEM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYEM?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HYEM positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for HYEM?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 52 funds were net buyers (13 opened a brand new position + 39 added to an existing one). Only 35 were sellers (20 trimmed + 15 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for HYEM holders?

Strong quality — 32% AUM from major funds: 13 of 81 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 32% 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 HYEM?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 46 out of 81 hedge funds have held HYEM 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.