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Vaneck ETF Trust (MLN)

133 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MLN. 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
↓ -4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — MLN

Based on 133 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MLN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
133 hedge funds hold MLN 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 — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+23% 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 — 58% buying

80 buying58 selling
Last quarter: 80 funds bought or added vs 58 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 25 → 21 → 14. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 25% new
66 out of 133 hedge funds have held MLN 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

11 → 20 → 25 → 21 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 25 → 21 → 14. MLN is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 133 holders: 70 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 42 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
17 of 133 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in MLN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — MLN

In 2026 Q1, 80 hedge funds were net buyers of MLN (14 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 58 reduced or exited (40 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 49% of total institutional value in MLN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 133.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLN

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

Market Analysis: MLN

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much MLN 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 · 85d ago
MLN
+1.5%
SPY
+14.9%

MLN outperformed SPY by -13.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
MLN
+2.0%
SPY
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, MLN outperformed SPY by +0.9% .

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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLN
133 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 133 137 -2.92%
13F Shares 36M 33M 9.11%
Total Value $605M $570M 6.21%
New Positions 14 21 -7
Increased Positions 66 69 -3
Closed Positions 18 9 +9
Reduced Positions 40 29 +11
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

133 + investors

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

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Top 25 MLN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ABLE Financial Group, LLC 2.04% 598,135 $10.4M
2 Bramshill Investments, LLC 1.94% 1,290,744 $22.5M
3 Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC 1.73% 507,317 $8.8M
4 White & Co Financial Planning Inc 1.32% 107,754 $1.9M
5 Kestra Investment Management, LLC 0.98% 3,251,917 $56.7M
6 Tortoise Investment Management, LLC 0.86% 596,857 $10.4M
7 Meadowbrook Advisors Group, LLC 0.80% 76,762 $1.3M
8 Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. 0.72% 710,728 $12.4M
9 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.65% 244,316 $4.3M
10 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.57% 138,150 $2.4M
11 FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.52% 61,402 $1.1M
12 Hyundai Investments Co., Ltd. 0.50% 25,540 $444K
13 Mustico Financial Group, INC. 0.48% 38,496 $682K
14 Keystone Financial Group 0.45% 375,301 $6.6M
15 Hedeker Wealth, LLC 0.44% 119,914 $2.1M
16 Balance Wealth, LLC 0.40% 74,249 $1.3M
17 Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC 0.39% 423,684 $7.4M
18 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.33% 562,695 $9.8M
19 CAP Partners, LLC 0.28% 28,358 $495K
20 LGT Financial Advisors LLC 0.28% 3,109 $54K
21 Code Waechter LLC 0.26% 24,739 $431K
22 Nicolet Bankshares Inc 0.25% 384,880 $6.7M
23 Fourth Dimension Wealth, LLC 0.25% 37,067 $646K
24 Elmwood Wealth Management, Inc. 0.22% 45,845 $800K
25 Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners 0.19% 84,105 $1.5M
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 (MLN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLN?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their MLN positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for MLN?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 80 funds bought or added vs 58 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 MLN holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 17 of 133 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in MLN. 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 MLN?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 66 out of 133 hedge funds have held MLN 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 (MLN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLN has moved +2.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MLN has gained +1.5% vs +14.9% 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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