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VANECK ETF TRUST (HYD)

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

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +6
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — HYD

Based on 323 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 HYD 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
323 hedge funds hold HYD 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HYD is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

176 buying150 selling
Last quarter: 176 funds bought or added vs 150 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 — ~43 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 43 → 43 → 43. 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+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new
195 out of 323 hedge funds have held HYD 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 — ~43 new funds/quarter

51 → 38 → 43 → 43 → 43 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 43 → 43 → 43. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 328 current holders: 206 (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.
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Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
20 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HYD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HYD

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

Market Analysis: HYD

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Company Profile: HYD

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HYD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 328 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 328 324 1.23%
13F Shares 56M 49M 14.08%
Total Value $2.88B $2.51B 14.5%
New Positions 43 43 -
Increased Positions 144 130 +14
Closed Positions 39 35 +4
Reduced Positions 119 131 -12
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.8 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of HYD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Revolve Wealth Partners, LLC 1.92% 295,300 $14.8M
2 CERTIOR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 1.85% 57,774 $2.9M
3 Veery Capital, LLC 1.42% 92,638 $4.6M
4 Fullerton Advisors, LLC 1.32% 25,475 $1.3M
5 APS Management Group, Inc. 0.99% 23,030 $1.2M
6 Forum Financial Management, LP 0.90% 1,273,542 $63.9M
7 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.72% 18,967 $956K
8 Trivium Point Advisory, LLC 0.68% 74,871 $3.8M
9 Melone Private Wealth, LLC 0.66% 32,330 $1.6M
10 KENNEDY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. 0.63% 32,281 $1.6M
11 Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.61% 147,397 $7.5M
12 Narus Financial Partners, LLC 0.55% 41,530 $2.1M
13 Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC 0.48% 86,454 $4.3M
14 Friday Financial 0.46% 26,461 $1.3M
15 Brady Martz Wealth Solutions, LLC 0.43% 50,286 $2.5M
16 BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.42% 32,929 $1.7M
17 Apeiron RIA LLC 0.35% 29,867 $1.5M
18 LAUREL OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.34% 40,195 $2.0M
19 BXM Wealth LLC 0.33% 8,603 $431K
20 Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC 0.30% 115,192 $5.8M
21 Thrive Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 26,234 $1.3M
22 FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST 0.28% 17,146 $860K
23 WealthBridge Capital Management, LLC 0.26% 22,085 $1.1M
24 Wiser Advisor Group LLC 0.25% 4,135 $207K
25 ACCREDITED INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC 0.25% 7,753 $389K
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 (HYD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYD?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 176 funds bought or added vs 150 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 HYD holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 20 of 323 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in HYD. 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 HYD?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 195 out of 323 hedge funds have held HYD 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.