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Vaneck ETF Trust (HYD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — HYD

Based on 343 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
343 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 (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

187 buying156 selling
Last quarter: 187 funds bought or added vs 156 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 — ~47 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 46 → 46 → 47. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 20% new
203 out of 343 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 — ~47 new funds/quarter

43 → 45 → 46 → 46 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 46 → 46 → 47. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 349 holders: 222 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 85 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
23 of 342 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HYD

In 2026 Q1, 187 hedge funds were net buyers of HYD (47 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 156 reduced or exited (114 trimmed, 42 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in HYD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 343.

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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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Vaneck ETF Trust (HYD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HYD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 77d ago
HYD
+2.4%
SPY
+15.9%

HYD outperformed SPY by -13.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
HYD
+1.8%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, HYD outperformed SPY by -0.2% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HYD
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 340 338 0.59%
13F Shares 59M 56M 3.84%
Total Value $2.93B $2.88B 1.52%
New Positions 47 46 +1
Increased Positions 139 136 +3
Closed Positions 45 38 +7
Reduced Positions 112 115 -3
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HYD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 American Family Investments, Inc. 5.12% 3,881,018 $194.6M
2 Robinson Capital Management, LLC 2.58% 121,212 $6.2M
3 Revolve Wealth Partners, LLC 1.92% 295,300 $14.8M
4 Certior Financial Group, LLC 1.85% 57,774 $2.9M
5 Veery Capital, LLC 1.42% 92,638 $4.6M
6 Fullerton Advisors, LLC 1.32% 25,475 $1.3M
7 Orcam Financial Group 1.02% 28,700 $1.4M
8 APS Management Group, Inc. 0.99% 23,030 $1.2M
9 Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC 0.95% 18,580 $932K
10 Forum Financial Management, LP 0.90% 1,273,542 $63.9M
11 Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors, LLC 0.79% 25,583 $1.3M
12 K2 Financial Inc. 0.77% 20,567 $1.1M
13 Shared Vision Wealth Group LLC 0.73% 35,823 $1.8M
14 Graetz Wealth LLC 0.72% 16,190 $812K
15 Williams & Novak, LLC 0.72% 18,967 $956K
16 Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. 0.69% 15,963 $1.2M
17 Trivium Point Advisory, LLC 0.68% 74,871 $3.8M
18 Melone Private Wealth, LLC 0.66% 32,330 $1.6M
19 Dravo Bay LLC 0.65% 31,903 $1.6M
20 Kennedy Investment Group, INC. 0.63% 32,281 $1.6M
21 Ellevest, Inc. 0.63% 89,730 $4.5M
22 Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.61% 147,397 $7.5M
23 Idaho Trust Co 0.58% 35,493 $1.8M
24 Oakmont Advisory Group, LLC 0.55% 10,077 $515K
25 Narus Financial Partners, LLC 0.55% 41,530 $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 (HYD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HYD?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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 — 55% buying: Last quarter: 187 funds bought or added vs 156 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 — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 23 of 342 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 203 out of 343 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.

Is it too late to buy Vaneck ETF Trust (HYD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HYD has moved +1.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HYD has gained +2.4% vs +15.9% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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