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

VANECK ETF TRUST (CRAK)

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

Smart Money Signals — CRAK

Based on 27 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 CRAK 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

27 hedge funds hold CRAK 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 — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+2 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 2 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

16 buying11 selling

Last quarter: 16 funds bought or added vs 11 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 (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new CRAK position: 3 → 3 → 4 → 12. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 11% medium ■ 44% new

12 out of 27 hedge funds have held CRAK 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

6 → 3 → 3 → 4 → 12 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 3 → 4 → 12. A growing number of institutions are discovering CRAK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 52% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 41% new

Of 27 current holders: 14 (52%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

7% from top-100 AUM funds

4 of 27 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.4

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.4/10 — 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	27	20	35.0%
13F Shares	405K	211K	91.6%
Total Value	$15M	$8M	96.01%
New Positions	12	4	+8
Increased Positions	4	2	+2
Closed Positions	5	2	+3
Reduced Positions	6	6	-
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

35.0%

13F Shares

405K

211K

91.6%

Total Value

$15M

$8M

96.01%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

27 + investors

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

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of CRAK — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Journey Advisory Group, LLC	0.98%	233,373	$11.5M
2	BFI Infinity Ltd.	0.29%	11,200	$522K
3	4WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.	0.21%	5,070	$248K
4	Plan Group Financial, LLC	0.15%	13,000	$642K
5	Westhampton Capital, LLC	0.12%	5,000	$247K
6	Poehling Capital Management, INC.	0.09%	8,397	$415K
7	Mutual Advisors, LLC	0.09%	80,673	$4.0M
8	PCG Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.08%	6,400	$316K
9	Ferguson Shapiro LLC	0.06%	4,200	$207K
10	Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors	0.04%	7,233	$357K
11	LVW Advisors, LLC	0.03%	6,170	$305K
12	Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC	0.02%	8,075	$399K
13	J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG	0.02%	21,796	$1.1M
14	PRIVATE TRUST CO NA	0.00%	1,000	$49K
15	BANQUE PICTET & CIE SA	0.00%	10,000	$494K
16	Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.	0.00%	23,760	$1K
17	Sanctuary Advisors, LLC	0.00%	6,636	$328K
18	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	102,759	$5.1M
19	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	2,050	$99K
20	Clearstead Trust, LLC	0.00%	75	$4K
21	CoreCap Advisors, LLC	0.00%	207	$10K
22	Westend Capital Management, LLC	0.00%	11	—
23	ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC	0.00%	9,664	$477K
24	FIFTH THIRD BANCORP	0.00%	815	$40K
25	UBS Group AG	0.00%	1,427	$70K

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 (CRAK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRAK?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 16 funds bought or added vs 11 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 CRAK holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100: 4 of 27 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 7% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held CRAK?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 12 out of 27 hedge funds have held CRAK 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 (CRAK)

Smart Money Signals — CRAK

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 59% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

Smaller funds dominant — 7% AUM from top-100

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