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

VANECK ETF TRUST (BUZZ)

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

Smart Money Signals — BUZZ

Based on 58 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 BUZZ 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

58 hedge funds hold BUZZ 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 — +71% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+24 new funds entered over the past year (+71% 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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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

24 buying28 selling

Last quarter: 28 funds reduced or exited vs 24 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 5 → 22 → 14. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 34% new

24 out of 58 hedge funds have held BUZZ 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

7 → 6 → 5 → 22 → 14 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 5 → 22 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering BUZZ each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 54% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 54% veterans ■ 5% 1-2yr ■ 41% new

Of 63 current holders: 34 (54%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds

8 of 58 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in BUZZ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

5.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 5.3/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	63	58	8.62%
13F Shares	1M	945K	48.69%
Total Value	$46M	$34M	34.31%
New Positions	14	23	-9
Increased Positions	15	13	+2
Closed Positions	11	1	+10
Reduced Positions	19	5	+14
Total Calls	2	3	-33.33%
Total Puts	3	1	200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.5	0.33	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

8.62%

13F Shares

945K

48.69%

Total Value

$46M

$34M

34.31%

New Positions

-9

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

+10

Reduced Positions

+14

Total Calls

-33.33%

Total Puts

200.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.5

0.33

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

63 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5% | SHOW: Active managers + show index funds

Top 13 institutional holders of BUZZ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Smallwood Wealth Investment Management, LLC	0.00%	212	$6K
2	Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC	0.00%	100	$3K
3	Oakworth Capital, Inc.	0.00%	824	$24K
4	Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC	0.00%	7,275	$209K
5	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.00%	429	$12K
6	TSFG, LLC	0.00%	127	—
7	Portus Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	21	—
8	IFP Advisors, Inc	0.00%	805	$23K
9	Darwin Wealth Management, LLC	0.00%	50	$1K
10	COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC	0.00%	7,041	$203K
11	REXFORD CAPITAL INC	0.00%	6	—
12	Spire Wealth Management	0.00%	79	$2K
13	MATHER GROUP, LLC.	0.00%	51	$1K

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 (BUZZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BUZZ?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 28 funds reduced or exited vs 24 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for BUZZ holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 8 of 58 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in BUZZ. 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 BUZZ?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 24 out of 58 hedge funds have held BUZZ 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 (BUZZ)

Smart Money Signals — BUZZ

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +71% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 54% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

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