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VANECK ETF TRUST (MLN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
70%

Smart Money Signals — MLN

Based on 130 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MLN 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
130 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 — +24% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+24% 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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More buyers than sellers — 70% buying

87 buying38 selling
Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 67 added to an existing one). Only 38 were sellers (29 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~20 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 19 → 23 → 20. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 26% new
67 out of 130 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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Growing discovery — still being found

13 → 10 → 19 → 23 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 19 → 23 → 20. A growing number of institutions are discovering MLN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 50% of holders stayed 2+ years

50% veterans 20% 1-2yr 30% new
Of 130 current holders: 65 (50%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
18 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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: 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.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MLN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 14 days 130 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 130 120 8.33%
13F Shares 32M 30M 9.43%
Total Value $565M $516M 9.56%
New Positions 20 23 -3
Increased Positions 67 57 +10
Closed Positions 10 12 -2
Reduced Positions 29 30 -1
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

130 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of MLN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ABLE Financial Group, LLC 2.04% 598,135 $10.4M
2 Tortoise Investment Management, LLC 0.86% 596,857 $10.4M
3 Meadowbrook Advisors Group, LLC 0.80% 76,762 $1.3M
4 Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. 0.72% 710,728 $12.4M
5 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.65% 244,316 $4.3M
6 Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. 0.57% 138,150 $2.4M
7 FOCUS Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.52% 61,402 $1.1M
8 Balance Wealth, LLC 0.40% 74,249 $1.3M
9 Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC 0.39% 423,684 $7.4M
10 CAP Partners, LLC 0.28% 28,358 $495K
11 LGT Financial Advisors LLC 0.28% 3,109 $54K
12 Code Waechter LLC 0.26% 24,739 $431K
13 Elmwood Wealth Management, Inc. 0.22% 45,845 $800K
14 Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners 0.19% 84,105 $1.5M
15 CX Institutional 0.18% 336,045 $6K
16 Capital Advisors Wealth Management, LLC 0.15% 64,498 $1.1M
17 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC 0.12% 463,266 $8.1M
18 C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors 0.12% 117,745 $2.1M
19 RDA Financial Network 0.11% 25,387 $443K
20 Uniting Wealth Partners, LLC 0.08% 22,006 $384K
21 WBH ADVISORY INC 0.08% 61,132 $1.1M
22 VCI Wealth Management LLC 0.05% 10,459 $182K
23 PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 0.05% 343,674 $6K
24 CONFLUENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.05% 169,953 $3.0M
25 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.03% 7,410,501 $129.2M
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?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MLN 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 MLN?

More buyers than sellers — 70% buying: Last quarter: 87 funds were net buyers (20 opened a brand new position + 67 added to an existing one). Only 38 were sellers (29 trimmed + 9 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MLN holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 18 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 67 out of 130 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.

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.