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VANECK ETF TRUST (PFXF)

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

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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — PFXF

Based on 212 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PFXF 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
212 hedge funds hold PFXF 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+15% 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

120 buying84 selling
Last quarter: 120 funds bought or added vs 84 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 — ~28 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 22 → 25 → 32 → 28. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 24% new
119 out of 212 hedge funds have held PFXF 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

18 → 22 → 25 → 32 → 28 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 25 → 32 → 28. A growing number of institutions are discovering PFXF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 16% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 212 current holders: 122 (58%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 212 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PFXF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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 — PFXF

In 2026 Q1, 120 hedge funds were net buyers of PFXF (28 opened a new position, 92 added to an existing one), while 84 reduced or exited (63 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in PFXF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 212.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PFXF

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

Market Analysis: PFXF

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much PFXF 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 · 59d ago
PFXF
+9.1%
SPY
+16.0%

PFXF outperformed SPY by -6.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 14d ago
PFXF
+1.9%
SPY
+2.1%

Since the filing became public, PFXF outperformed SPY by -0.2% .

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.

13 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
5.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PFXF
212 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 212 205 3.41%
13F Shares 36M 33M 9.57%
Total Value $619M $580M 6.69%
New Positions 28 32 -4
Increased Positions 92 84 +8
Closed Positions 21 12 +9
Reduced Positions 63 58 +5
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

212 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of PFXF — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 State of Wisconsin - Board of Commissioners of Public Lands 17.61% 1,525,220 $26.8M
2 Dougherty & Associates, LLC 8.26% 512,478 $9.0M
3 Good Steward Wealth Advisors,LLC 6.77% 600,022 $10.5M
4 Wealth Intelligence, LLC 4.59% 544,001 $9.5M
5 Tanager Wealth Management LLP 2.69% 1,587,632 $27.8M
6 Measured Risk Portfolios, Inc. 2.51% 131,003 $2.3M
7 Carmel Capital Partners, LLC 2.50% 394,621 $6.9M
8 Capital Square, LLC 2.32% 271,190 $5.0M
9 Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC 2.20% 631,540 $11.1M
10 Silver Coast Investments LLC 1.70% 303,819 $5.3M
11 CASTLEKEEP INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 1.28% 134,528 $2.4M
12 RHODES INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /ADV 1.17% 82,069 $1.4M
13 Guild Investment Management, Inc. 1.12% 89,260 $1.6M
14 Investors Research Corp 0.99% 294,161 $5.2M
15 Hyposwiss Advisors SA 0.91% 52,710 $925K
16 Meridian Financial Partners LLC 0.72% 107,529 $1.9M
17 HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.65% 88,386 $1.6M
18 Signature Wealth Management Group 0.55% 82,466 $1.4M
19 Joseph P. Lucia & Associates, LLC 0.54% 85,884 $1.5M
20 Cassady Wealth & Retirement Planning, LLC 0.48% 41,550 $734K
21 LARCH CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC 0.45% 176,444 $3.1M
22 MPWM ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC 0.44% 47,577 $835K
23 Balanced Rock Investment Advisors LLC 0.38% 30,498 $535K
24 Tandem Financial, LLC 0.37% 67,057 $1.2M
25 MSH Capital Advisors LLC 0.37% 100,598 $1.8M
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 (PFXF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PFXF?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PFXF 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 PFXF?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 120 funds bought or added vs 84 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 PFXF holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 19 of 212 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PFXF. 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 PFXF?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 119 out of 212 hedge funds have held PFXF 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 (PFXF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PFXF has moved +1.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PFXF has gained +9.1% vs +16.0% 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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