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VANECK ETF TRUST (NLR)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
7Q ▲
Buyers last Q
75%

Smart Money Signals — NLR

Based on 410 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NLR 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
410 hedge funds hold NLR 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 — +155% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+249 new funds entered over the past year (+155% 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 — 75% buying

309 buying101 selling
Last quarter: 309 funds were net buyers (106 opened a brand new position + 203 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (61 trimmed + 40 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 68 → 78 → 114 → 106. 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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Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year

10% conviction (2yr+) 32% medium 58% new
Only 40 funds (10%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

92 → 68 → 78 → 114 → 106 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 68 → 78 → 114 → 106. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Early stage — 78% of holders entered in last year

13% veterans 10% 1-2yr 78% new
Of 418 current holders: 324 (78%) entered in the past year, only 53 (13%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in NLR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
6.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 6.1/10 — 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: NLR

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

Market Analysis: NLR

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Company Profile: NLR

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

30 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: NLR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 23 days 418 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 418 350 19.43%
13F Shares 12M 10M 26.19%
Total Value $1.56B $1.33B 16.66%
New Positions 108 114 -6
Increased Positions 216 162 +54
Closed Positions 40 27 +13
Reduced Positions 69 47 +22
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

418 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of NLR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 3.62% 84,197 $11.2M
2 StoneCrest Wealth Management, Inc. 2.43% 43,059 $5.7M
3 Retirement Management Systems Inc. 1.97% 61,445 $8.2M
4 Tepp RIA, LLC 1.92% 18,436 $2.5M
5 CATHY PARETO & ASSOCIATES, INC 1.65% 18,438 $2.5M
6 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. 1.59% 13,994 $1.9M
7 American Institute for Advanced Investment Management, LLP 1.50% 17,343 $2.3M
8 Echo45 Advisors LLC 1.47% 19,646 $2.6M
9 Bouchey Financial Group Ltd 1.40% 140,081 $19.1M
10 Fiduciary Planning LLC 1.37% 34,016 $4.5M
11 AGH Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.03% 10,556 $1.4M
12 SMART Wealth LLC 0.84% 21,607 $2.9M
13 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 0.80% 20,013 $2.7M
14 Snider Financial Group 0.77% 19,220 $2.6M
15 Wealth Intelligence, LLC 0.72% 11,223 $1.5M
16 Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC 0.71% 28,262 $3.8M
17 MinichMacGregor Wealth Management, LLC 0.71% 30,113 $4.0M
18 GREENUP STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC 0.67% 35,636 $4.7M
19 Clarus Wealth Advisors 0.65% 11,627 $1.5M
20 Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC 0.59% 54,142 $7.2M
21 GREENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP 0.57% 10,457 $1.4M
22 Global Wealth Strategies & Associates 0.53% 16,083 $2.1M
23 Bayshore Capital Advisors, LLC 0.50% 8,971 $1.2M
24 Heritage Family Offices, LLP 0.50% 8,456 $1.1M
25 WT Wealth Management 0.44% 11,210 $1.5M
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 (NLR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NLR?

Buying streak — 7 quarters in a row: For 7 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NLR 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 NLR?

More buyers than sellers — 75% buying: Last quarter: 309 funds were net buyers (106 opened a brand new position + 203 added to an existing one). Only 101 were sellers (61 trimmed + 40 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for NLR holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in NLR. 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 NLR?

Mostly new holders — 58% entered in last year: Only 40 funds (10%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

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.