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Vaneck ETF Trust (SLX)

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

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0.00%
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↑ +1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — SLX

Based on 57 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SLX 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
57 hedge funds hold SLX 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 — +54% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+54% 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 sellers than buyers — 43% buying

29 buying38 selling
Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 29 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~21 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 9 → 21 → 21. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 28% medium ■ 28% new
25 out of 57 hedge funds have held SLX 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

7 → 7 → 9 → 21 → 21 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 9 → 21 → 21. 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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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 58% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Of 60 current holders: 35 (58%) 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 — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in SLX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.9
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.9/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SLX

In 2026 Q1, 29 hedge funds were net buyers of SLX (21 opened a new position, 8 added to an existing one), while 38 reduced or exited (18 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 43% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 51% of total institutional value in SLX is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 57.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SLX

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

Market Analysis: SLX

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much SLX 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 · 76d ago
SLX
+21.0%
SPY
+15.9%

SLX outperformed SPY by +5.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
SLX
+4.9%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, SLX outperformed SPY by +2.9% .

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.

2 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SLX
57 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 57 56 1.79%
13F Shares 686K 875K -21.54%
Total Value $60M $74M -18.57%
New Positions 21 21 -
Increased Positions 8 17 -9
Closed Positions 20 6 +14
Reduced Positions 17 9 +8
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

57 + investors

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Top 25 SLX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WT Wealth Management 0.43% 15,610 $1.4M
2 Gts Securities LLC 0.13% 39,320 $3.6M
3 Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. 0.07% 3,541 $325K
4 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.06% 2,600 $239K
5 Cornerstone Management, Inc. 0.04% 2,758 $253K
6 Angeles Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 5,442 $500K
7 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.03% 2,460 $226K
8 Citizens Financial Group Inc/Ri 0.01% 7,175 $659K
9 IHT Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 3,270 $300K
10 Private Trust Co NA 0.01% 826 $76K
11 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.01% 1,751 $161K
12 Western Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 1,550 $142K
13 Raymond James Financial Inc 0.00% 174,753 $16.0M
14 Private Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 400 $37K
15 Oppenheimer & Co Inc 0.00% 2,248 $206K
16 Two Sigma Investments, LP 0.00% 32,500 $3.0M
17 Portus Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 23 $2K
18 Private Advisor Group, LLC 0.00% 3,752 $344K
19 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 63,965 $5.9M
20 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 416 $38K
21 Gould Capital, LLC 0.00% 14 $1K
22 Mml Investors Services, LLC 0.00% 2,913 $267K
23 Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 0.00% 43 $4K
24 Morgan Stanley 0.00% 117,005 $10.7M
25 Hrt Financial LP 0.00% 2,714 $249K
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 (SLX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SLX?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SLX 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 SLX?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 29 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SLX holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 57 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in SLX. 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 SLX?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 25 out of 57 hedge funds have held SLX 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 (SLX) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SLX has moved +4.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SLX has gained +21.0% vs +15.9% 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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