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VANECK ETF TRUST (VNM)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — VNM

Based on 98 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VNM 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
98 hedge funds hold VNM 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 — +32% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+24 new funds entered over the past year (+32% 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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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

55 buying42 selling
Last quarter: 55 funds bought or added vs 42 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 — ~27 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 16 → 25 → 27. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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46% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 46% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 38% new
45 out of 98 hedge funds have held VNM 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

11 → 10 → 16 → 25 → 27 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 16 → 25 → 27. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 36% new
Of 99 current holders: 58 (59%) 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 — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 98 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VNM

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

Market Analysis: VNM

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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.

13 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.8
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VNM
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 10 days 99 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 99 92 7.61%
13F Shares 8M 7M 20.05%
Total Value $157M $122M 28.44%
New Positions 27 25 +2
Increased Positions 29 16 +13
Closed Positions 20 13 +7
Reduced Positions 23 27 -4
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
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 VNM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Trium Capital LLP 3.32% 272,158 $4.7M
2 Ascent Advisors, LLC 1.00% 15,511 $546K
3 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 0.66% 287,644 $5.0M
4 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.33% 25,796 $447K
5 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.27% 151,085 $2.6M
6 DELTEC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.27% 86,000 $1.5M
7 WJ Financial Advisors LLC 0.26% 18,375 $318K
8 Wiser Advisor Group LLC 0.24% 11,651 $202K
9 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.24% 14,989 $259K
10 Kaizen Financial Strategies 0.16% 20,314 $380K
11 NVWM, LLC 0.14% 37,274 $645K
12 Steadtrust LLC 0.14% 14,000 $242K
13 Cordoba Advisory Partners LLC 0.13% 26,423 $457K
14 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.08% 306,524 $5.3M
15 FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.06% 27,958 $484K
16 Prism Advisors, Inc. 0.05% 10,953 $190K
17 Pictet North America Advisors SA 0.04% 24,178 $419K
18 Stelac Advisory Services LLC 0.03% 8,049 $139K
19 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.02% 52,242 $904K
20 Csenge Advisory Group 0.02% 25,999 $450K
21 Asset Management One Co., Ltd. 0.01% 175,130 $3.0M
22 BARD ASSOCIATES INC 0.00% 900 $16K
23 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 10,573 $183K
24 Vontobel Holding Ltd. 0.00% 29,642 $513K
25 IAG Wealth Partners, LLC 0.00% 829 $14K
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 (VNM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNM?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 55 funds bought or added vs 42 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 VNM holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 14 of 98 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% 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 VNM?

46% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 45 out of 98 hedge funds have held VNM 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.