Vaneck ETF Trust (SHYD): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Vaneck ETF Trust (SHYD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SHYD has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SHYD gained +1.0% vs +13.0% 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.

Vaneck ETF Trust (SHYD)

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

Smart Money Signals — SHYD

Based on 144 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SHYD 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

144 hedge funds hold SHYD 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

+25 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 — 58% buying

74 buying54 selling

Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 54 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 21 → 13 → 25 → 17. 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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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 24% new

80 out of 144 hedge funds have held SHYD 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 → 21 → 13 → 25 → 17 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 13 → 25 → 17. A growing number of institutions are discovering SHYD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 28% new

Entry-cohort mix of 144 holders: 83 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

13 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in SHYD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	142	142	-
13F Shares	11M	11M	2.49%
Total Value	$250M	$251M	-0.68%
New Positions	17	25	-8
Increased Positions	56	60	-4
Closed Positions	17	11	+6
Reduced Positions	38	33	+5
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

142

13F Shares

11M

2.49%

Total Value

$250M

$251M

-0.68%

New Positions

-8

Increased Positions

-4

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

142 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SHYD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Midwestern Financial, LLC /IA	1.67%	93,502	$2.1M
2	Qp Wealth Management, LLC	0.77%	19,799	$449K
3	Blake Schutter Theil Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.76%	41,000	$929K
4	Croban	0.53%	50,042	$1.1M
5	High Net Worth Advisory Group LLC	0.53%	100,000	$2.3M
6	Fragasso Financial Advisors Inc	0.36%	266,268	$6.0M
7	First Foundation Advisors	0.29%	319,311	$7.2M
8	Blueline Advisors LLC	0.25%	14,189	$322K
9	Capital Financial Group Inc\co\ /Adv	0.22%	17,866	$405K
10	Perspective Wealth Advisors LLC	0.22%	15,083	$342K
11	Gwn Securities INC.	0.20%	45,010	$1.0M
12	Breakwater Capital Group	0.18%	59,106	$1.3M
13	Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors, LLC	0.17%	41,931	$950K
14	1620 Investment Advisors, INC.	0.16%	10,553	$239K
15	Aspen Wealth Strategies, LLC	0.14%	11,555	$262K
16	Dean Investment Associates, LLC	0.13%	41,000	$929K
17	Gilpin Wealth Management, LLC	0.13%	7,000	$159K
18	Hamilton Wealth, LLC	0.12%	76,269	$1.7M
19	Innova Wealth Partners	0.12%	11,275	$255K
20	Fourth Dimension Wealth, LLC	0.12%	14,015	$318K
21	Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC	0.12%	24,101	$546K
22	Keudell/Morrison Wealth Management	0.12%	25,084	$568K
23	Cascade Financial Partners, LLC	0.11%	46,667	$1.1M
24	Curtis Advisory Group, LLC	0.11%	21,511	$487K
25	RMR Wealth Builders	0.10%	56,750	$1.3M

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 (SHYD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SHYD?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SHYD 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 SHYD?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 74 funds bought or added vs 54 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 SHYD holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 13 of 144 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in SHYD. 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 SHYD?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 80 out of 144 hedge funds have held SHYD 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 (SHYD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SHYD has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SHYD has gained +1.0% vs +13.0% 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.

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Vaneck ETF Trust (SHYD)

Smart Money Signals — SHYD

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +21% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 58% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 28% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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