VANECK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ETF (EVX): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

VANECK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ETF (EVX)

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

Smart Money Signals — EVX

Based on 45 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 EVX 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

45 hedge funds hold EVX 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+2 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 4 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

20 buying15 selling

Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 15 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 — ~7 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 2 → 5 → 7. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 16% new

27 out of 45 hedge funds have held EVX 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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Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

5 → 9 → 2 → 5 → 7 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 2 → 5 → 7. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Of 45 current holders: 29 (64%) 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 — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds

8 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.2

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	45	43	4.65%
13F Shares	597K	565K	5.67%
Total Value	$23M	$22M	3.84%
New Positions	7	5	+2
Increased Positions	13	10	+3
Closed Positions	5	4	+1
Reduced Positions	10	10	-
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

4.65%

13F Shares

597K

565K

5.67%

Total Value

$23M

$22M

3.84%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

45 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in EVX. 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 EVX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC	0.55%	21,475	$832K
2	SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC	0.11%	27,013	$1.0M
3	PFG Investments, LLC	0.04%	22,560	$874K
4	Perigon Wealth Management, LLC	0.03%	45,134	$1.7M
5	American Capital Advisory, LLC	0.00%	155	$6K
6	Sound Income Strategies, LLC	0.00%	843	$33K
7	Kestra Advisory Services, LLC	0.00%	10,056	$389K
8	COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC	0.00%	18,793	$728K
9	Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.	0.00%	7,782	—
10	Anchor Investment Management, LLC	0.00%	200	$8K
11	Farther Finance Advisors, LLC	0.00%	1,063	$42K
12	Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB	0.00%	50	$2K
13	CoreCap Advisors, LLC	0.00%	25	—

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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ETF (EVX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EVX?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 20 funds bought or added vs 15 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 EVX holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 8 of 45 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 EVX?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 27 out of 45 hedge funds have held EVX 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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ETF (EVX)

Smart Money Signals — EVX

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Steady new buyers — ~7 new funds per quarter

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~7 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

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