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VANECK ETF TRUST (GDX)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GDX. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — GDX

Based on 1082 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GDX 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
1,082 hedge funds hold GDX 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 — +39% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+302 new funds entered over the past year (+39% 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 — 50% buying

542 buying533 selling
Last quarter: 542 funds bought or added vs 533 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-22 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 155 → 137 → 200 → 178. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 23% new
615 out of 1,082 hedge funds have held GDX 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

104 → 155 → 137 → 200 → 178 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 155 → 137 → 200 → 178. A growing number of institutions are discovering GDX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

63% veterans 10% 1-2yr 27% new
Of 1,170 current holders: 735 (63%) 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.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 1082 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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: GDX

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

Market Analysis: GDX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

84 top-rated funds 51 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GDX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1170 1093 7.04%
13F Shares 312M 319M -2.07%
Total Value $26.95B $24.83B 8.54%
New Positions 180 205 -25
Increased Positions 481 462 +19
Closed Positions 99 91 +8
Reduced Positions 556 420 +136
Total Calls 54 54 -
Total Puts 49 62 -20.97%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.91 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of GDX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Vanderbilt University 10.12% 580,400 $53.3M
2 Grand Central Investment Group 7.20% 106,080 $9.7M
3 NORTHEAST PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC. / NH / 6.78% 110,059 $10.1M
4 CULTIVAR CAPITAL, INC. 5.58% 95,086 $8.7M
5 Drum Hill Capital, LLC 5.46% 64,748 $5.9M
6 Barry Investment Advisors, LLC 4.81% 237,556 $21.8M
7 Mader & Shannon Wealth Management, Inc. 3.85% 90,648 $8.3M
8 Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, Inc. 3.84% 85,324 $7.8M
9 Kercheville Advisors, LLC 3.81% 129,813 $11.9M
10 Guild Investment Management, Inc. 3.59% 54,734 $5.0M
11 White Pine Investment CO 3.29% 154,464 $14K
12 Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. 3.28% 153,434 $14.1M
13 Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC 2.77% 49,101 $4.5M
14 SBE LLC DBA CEDAR COVE WEALTH PARTNERS 2.55% 52,920 $4.9M
15 Versant Capital Management, Inc 2.42% 267,267 $24.5M
16 MOULTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC 2.10% 32,566 $3.1M
17 ABBINGTON INVESTMENT GROUP 2.10% 39,260 $3.6M
18 ONE PLUS ONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 1.44% 37,222 $3.4M
19 Williams & Novak, LLC 1.37% 19,070 $1.8M
20 Q Fund Management (Hong Kong) Ltd 1.29% 16,000 $1.4M
21 Cassady Wealth & Retirement Planning, LLC 1.27% 22,740 $2.0M
22 Trademark Financial Management, LLC 1.26% 28,133 $2.6M
23 Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC 1.26% 64,300 $5.9M
24 BEACON ADVISORS HOLDINGS, LLC 1.22% 24,813 $2.3M
25 Echo45 Advisors LLC 1.16% 22,475 $2.1M
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 (GDX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GDX?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GDX 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 GDX?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 542 funds bought or added vs 533 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 GDX holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 29 of 1082 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 GDX?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 615 out of 1,082 hedge funds have held GDX 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.