VANECK ETF TRUST (ITM): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

VANECK ETF TRUST (ITM)

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

Smart Money Signals — ITM

Based on 171 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 ITM 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

171 hedge funds hold ITM 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 ITM is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

92 buying61 selling

Last quarter: 92 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 67 added to an existing one). Only 61 were sellers (47 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new ITM position: 20 → 23 → 16 → 25. 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+) ■ 17% medium ■ 20% new

107 out of 171 hedge funds have held ITM 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 — ~25 new funds/quarter

27 → 20 → 23 → 16 → 25 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 23 → 16 → 25. 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 171 current holders: 107 (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 — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

71% from top-100 AUM funds

16 of 171 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in ITM. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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	171	160	6.88%
13F Shares	34M	36M	-3.83%
Total Value	$1.62B	$1.66B	-2.69%
New Positions	25	16	+9
Increased Positions	67	56	+11
Closed Positions	14	18	-4
Reduced Positions	47	52	-5
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

171

160

6.88%

13F Shares

34M

36M

-3.83%

Total Value

$1.62B

$1.66B

-2.69%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+11

Closed Positions

-4

Reduced Positions

-5

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

171 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ITM. 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 ITM — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC	4.14%	182,523	$8.5M
2	Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc.	2.55%	944,147	$43.8M
3	Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.	1.36%	67,221	$3.1M
4	CX Institutional	1.36%	957,521	$44K
5	DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS	0.79%	349,662	$15.9M
6	CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC	0.72%	1,053,510	$48.9M
7	LCW Services, LLC	0.71%	30,670	$1.4M
8	BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC	0.40%	103,145	$4.8M
9	Gutierrez Wealth Advisory, LLC	0.40%	13,698	$636K
10	Roan Capital Partners	0.34%	7,922	$368K
11	Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc	0.29%	8,750	$406K
12	Clear Retirement Advice LLC	0.28%	7,552	$351K
13	Aquire Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.24%	19,314	$897K
14	VICUS CAPITAL	0.21%	62,041	$2.9M
15	Family Capital Management, Inc.	0.21%	9,947	$462K
16	MATHER GROUP, LLC.	0.20%	440,827	$20.5M
17	ONE Advisory Partners, LLC	0.17%	11,710	$544K
18	Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC	0.16%	69,845	$3.2M
19	FF Advisors,LLC	0.14%	7,381	$347K
20	AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC	0.14%	91,345	$4.2M
21	FULTON BANK, N.A.	0.13%	82,161	$3.8M
22	XML Financial, LLC	0.11%	30,335	$1.4M
23	Curbstone Financial Management Corp	0.11%	12,250	$569K
24	Hardin Capital Partners, LLC	0.10%	4,610	$214K
25	SHEETS SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT	0.09%	17,600	$817K

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 (ITM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ITM?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 92 funds were net buyers (25 opened a brand new position + 67 added to an existing one). Only 61 were sellers (47 trimmed + 14 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for ITM holders?

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds: 16 of 171 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 71% of total institutional value in ITM. 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 ITM?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 107 out of 171 hedge funds have held ITM 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 ETF TRUST (ITM)

Smart Money Signals — ITM

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~25 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 71% AUM from top-100 funds

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