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VANECK ETF TRUST (BIZD)

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

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — BIZD

Based on 231 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BIZD 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
231 hedge funds hold BIZD 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 — +13% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+26 new funds entered over the past year (+13% 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 — 55% buying

133 buying107 selling
Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 107 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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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BIZD position: 31 → 37 → 26 → 52. 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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47% of holders stayed for 2+ years

47% conviction (2yr+) 28% medium 25% new
108 out of 231 hedge funds have held BIZD 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

47 → 31 → 37 → 26 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 31 → 37 → 26 → 52. A growing number of institutions are discovering BIZD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 51% of holders stayed 2+ years

51% veterans 15% 1-2yr 34% new
Of 234 current holders: 119 (51%) 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 — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
14 of 231 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in BIZD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BIZD

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

Market Analysis: BIZD

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Company Profile: BIZD

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: BIZD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 16 days 234 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 234 214 9.35%
13F Shares 49M 41M 19.27%
Total Value $699M $617M 13.29%
New Positions 53 26 +27
Increased Positions 84 98 -14
Closed Positions 34 33 +1
Reduced Positions 73 54 +19
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 5 1 400.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.5 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of BIZD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Amplius Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.08% 1,015,187 $13.0M
2 Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC 1.05% 123,225 $1.6M
3 Samalin Investment Counsel, LLC 0.88% 194,023 $2.5M
4 Garner Asset Management Corp 0.79% 156,524 $2.0M
5 Investment Partners Asset Management, Inc. 0.74% 93,347 $1.2M
6 Andina Capital Management, LLC 0.57% 50,100 $641K
7 Naviter Wealth, LLC 0.43% 267,260 $3.4M
8 Black Swift Group, LLC 0.40% 178,107 $2.3M
9 Estate Planners Group, LLC 0.35% 56,623 $803K
10 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC 0.32% 170,726 $2.1M
11 Cordoba Advisory Partners LLC 0.26% 73,243 $938K
12 Tortuga Wealth Management, Inc 0.19% 12,976 $184K
13 DKM Wealth Management, Inc. 0.15% 15,900 $204K
14 WMG Financial Advisors, LLC 0.13% 24,725 $316K
15 INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.13% 151,652 $1.9M
16 U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.12% 365,388 $4.7M
17 Indivisible Partners 0.11% 97,694 $1.3M
18 Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC 0.11% 61,505 $787K
19 Adams Asset Advisors, LLC 0.11% 74,079 $948K
20 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.09% 156,195 $1.9M
21 SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.08% 113,305 $1.6M
22 Beacon Financial Advisory LLC 0.07% 24,211 $310K
23 First PREMIER Bank 0.07% 23,002
24 KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.07% 109,201 $1.4M
25 J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. 0.06% 149,223 $1.9M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 (BIZD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BIZD?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BIZD 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 BIZD?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 133 funds bought or added vs 107 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 BIZD holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 14 of 231 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in BIZD. 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 BIZD?

47% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 108 out of 231 hedge funds have held BIZD 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.