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Vaneck ETF Trust (SMH)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SMH. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +112
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — SMH

Based on 1333 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 SMH 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
1,333 hedge funds hold SMH 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 — +45% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+416 new funds entered over the past year (+45% 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

729 buying521 selling
Last quarter: 729 funds bought or added vs 521 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 (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 224 → 148 → 249 → 221. 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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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

44% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 27% new
580 out of 1,333 hedge funds have held SMH 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

119 → 224 → 148 → 249 → 221 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 224 → 148 → 249 → 221. A growing number of institutions are discovering SMH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 32% newcomers

47% veterans 20% 1-2yr 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,419 holders: 673 (47%) are 2+ year veterans, 290 entered 1–2 years ago, and 456 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 1295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SMH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.2
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.2/10 — 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 — SMH

In 2026 Q1, 729 hedge funds were net buyers of SMH (221 opened a new position, 508 added to an existing one), while 521 reduced or exited (412 trimmed, 109 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in SMH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +112 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1333.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SMH

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

Market Analysis: SMH

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much SMH 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
SMH
+61.7%
SPY
+14.1%

SMH outperformed SPY by +47.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
SMH
+11.4%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, SMH outperformed SPY by +11.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

52 top-rated funds 50 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
6.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SMH
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1321 1221 8.19%
13F Shares 125M 119M 5.48%
Total Value $47.85B $40.45B 18.29%
New Positions 218 249 -31
Increased Positions 485 475 +10
Closed Positions 118 95 +23
Reduced Positions 382 331 +51
Total Calls 40 46 -13.04%
Total Puts 81 63 28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio 2.02 1.37 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 SMH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lotus Technology Management, LP 28.42% 20,041 $7.7M
2 Polymer Capital Management (HK) LTD 26.75% 807,500 $309.6M
3 Hel Ved Capital Management Ltd 24.36% 536,200 $205.6M
4 Hel Ved Capital Management Ltd 24.36% 536,200 $205.6M
5 Torno Capital, LLC 18.31% 346,300 $132.8M
6 Situational Awareness LP 14.94% 5,327,900 $2.04B
7 Situational Awareness Partners LP 14.94% 5,327,900 $2.04B
8 Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. 10.09% 2,000,000 $766.8M
9 Yahav Achim Ve Achayot - Provident Funds Management Co Ltd. 9.40% 13,203 $5.1M
10 RWQ Financial Management Services, Inc. 9.18% 36,740 $14.1M
11 Guardian Capital, LLC 8.61% 23,481 $9.0M
12 Nishkama Capital, LLC 8.31% 343,500 $131.7M
13 Kraft, Davis & Associates, LLC 7.93% 73,667 $37.2M
14 Portfolio Strategies, Inc. 7.72% 163,291 $62.6M
15 Rezny Wealth Management, Inc. 7.54% 91,282 $35.0M
16 Arrowpoint Investment Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 7.49% 22,000 $8.4M
17 Valence8 US LP 7.12% 53,133 $20.4M
18 Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC 7.02% 36,448 $14.0M
19 URS Advisory LLC 6.69% 23,856 $9.1M
20 Candelo Capital Management LP 6.33% 20,000 $7.7M
21 Provident Co of the Employees of the Hebrew University LTD 6.22% 10,285 $3.9M
22 University of Illinois Foundation 6.15% 78,244 $30.0M
23 Navigation Group, LLC 6.05% 67,411 $25.8M
24 Oasis Advisors, LLC 5.85% 30,648 $11.0M
25 Kozak & Associates, Inc. 5.63% 65,171 $28.9M
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 (SMH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SMH?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 729 funds bought or added vs 521 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 SMH holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 1295 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SMH. 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 SMH?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 580 out of 1,333 hedge funds have held SMH 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 (SMH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SMH has moved +11.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SMH has gained +61.7% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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