ISHARES TR (GVI): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

ISHARES TR (GVI)

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

Smart Money Signals — GVI

Based on 262 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 GVI 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

262 hedge funds hold GVI 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

+13 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.

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More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

154 buying85 selling

Last quarter: 154 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 114 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (68 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new GVI position: 23 → 25 → 20 → 40. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 16% new

165 out of 262 hedge funds have held GVI 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

30 → 23 → 25 → 20 → 40 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 25 → 20 → 40. A growing number of institutions are discovering GVI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Of 262 current holders: 174 (66%) 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 — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds

19 of 262 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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	262	239	9.62%
13F Shares	29M	28M	5.29%
Total Value	$3.10B	$2.94B	5.47%
New Positions	40	20	+20
Increased Positions	114	113	+1
Closed Positions	17	34	-17
Reduced Positions	68	74	-6
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

262

239

9.62%

13F Shares

29M

28M

5.29%

Total Value

$3.10B

$2.94B

5.47%

New Positions

+20

Increased Positions

114

113

Closed Positions

-17

Reduced Positions

-6

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

262 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of GVI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	HORIZON BANCORP INC /IN/	15.31%	298,301	$32K
2	SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST	11.52%	281,442	$30.0M
3	EASTERN BANK	5.02%	2,744,355	$292.8M
4	TCV Trust & Wealth Management, Inc.	4.14%	462,586	$49.3M
5	OARSMAN CAPITAL, INC.	3.80%	286,732	$30.6M
6	Gilbert Capital Group, Inc.	3.55%	43,006	$4.6M
7	HOWE & RUSLING INC	2.75%	394,689	$42.1M
8	Bank of New Hampshire	2.17%	88,885	$9.5M
9	Unified Investment Management	2.09%	19,205	$2.0M
10	Community Financial Services Group, LLC	2.07%	110,537	$11.8M
11	UNION SAVINGS BANK	1.93%	41,311	$4.4M
12	Alaska Permanent Capital Management, LLC	1.92%	256,707	$27.4M
13	Midwest Trust Co	1.68%	1,261,782	$134.6M
14	GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC	1.63%	138,660	$14.8M
15	WEBSTER BANK, N. A.	1.54%	152,495	$16.3M
16	JIM SAULNIER & ASSOCIATES, LLC	1.45%	27,968	$3.0M
17	Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC	1.42%	90,261	$9.6M
18	Wealthstar Advisors, LLC	1.31%	26,137	$2.8M
19	New Hampshire Trust	1.02%	47,491	$5.1M
20	Retireful, LLC	0.91%	6,066	$647K
21	Severin Investments, LLC	0.91%	9,913	$1.1M
22	McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc.	0.88%	8,669	$925K
23	Bigelow Investment Advisors, LLC	0.75%	17,553	$1.9M
24	First County Bank /CT/	0.68%	11,973	$1.3M
25	Patten Group, Inc.	0.66%	35,585	$3.8M

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 — ISHARES TR (GVI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GVI?

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying: Last quarter: 154 funds were net buyers (40 opened a brand new position + 114 added to an existing one). Only 85 were sellers (68 trimmed + 17 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for GVI holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 19 of 262 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 GVI?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 262 hedge funds have held GVI 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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ISHARES TR (GVI)

Smart Money Signals — GVI

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

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

More buyers than sellers — 64% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+20 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

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