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VANECK ETF TRUST (MOTI)

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

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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — MOTI

Based on 63 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 MOTI 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
63 hedge funds hold MOTI 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 — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+21% 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 — 59% buying

30 buying21 selling
Last quarter: 30 funds bought or added vs 21 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 — ~6 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 10 → 7 → 6. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

51% conviction (2yr+) 27% medium 22% new
32 out of 63 hedge funds have held MOTI 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

13 → 9 → 10 → 7 → 6 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 10 → 7 → 6. MOTI 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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Deep conviction — 52% of holders stayed 2+ years

52% veterans 14% 1-2yr 33% new
Of 63 current holders: 33 (52%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 63 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MOTI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — MOTI

In 2025 Q4, 30 hedge funds were net buyers of MOTI (6 opened a new position, 24 added to an existing one), while 21 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 2 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 45% of total institutional value in MOTI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 63.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MOTI

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

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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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MOTI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 63 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 63 59 6.78%
13F Shares 4M 4M 4.17%
Total Value $142M $138M 3.0%
New Positions 6 7 -1
Increased Positions 24 19 +5
Closed Positions 2 10 -8
Reduced Positions 19 16 +3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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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 MOTI. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of MOTI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Cornerstone Financial Group, LLC /NE/ 0.98% 43,413 $1.5M
2 Turning Point Benefit Group, Inc. 0.70% 31,829 $1.1M
3 RiverFront Investment Group, LLC 0.55% 1,044,587 $35.7M
4 Whipplewood Advisors, LLC 0.55% 31,113 $1.1M
5 Creekside Partners 0.24% 16,944 $579K
6 Mengis Capital Management, Inc. 0.19% 31,736 $1.1M
7 PURSUE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.16% 8,000 $273K
8 Planned Solutions, Inc. 0.16% 14,007 $478K
9 JNBA Financial Advisors 0.06% 21,702 $741K
10 BCS Wealth Management 0.06% 8,048 $275K
11 FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS 0.05% 36,373 $1.2M
12 MCF Advisors LLC 0.05% 33,048 $1.1M
13 Leelyn Smith, LLC 0.05% 9,908 $338K
14 Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. 0.04% 16,472 $563K
15 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.01% 22,648 $774K
16 SIGNATURE ESTATE & INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC 0.01% 14,959 $511K
17 Sowell Financial Services LLC 0.01% 7,553 $258K
18 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.01% 110,871 $4K
19 ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% 1,012,104 $34.6M
20 Anchor Investment Management, LLC 0.01% 2,354 $80K
21 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 21,716 $742K
22 FIRST HORIZON CORP 0.00% 2,200 $75K
23 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 300,650 $10.3M
24 JOHNSON INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.00% 8,900 $304K
25 Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 720 $25K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 (MOTI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MOTI?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 30 funds bought or added vs 21 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 MOTI holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 10 of 63 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MOTI. 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 MOTI?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 32 out of 63 hedge funds have held MOTI 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.