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VANECK ETF TRUST (SMOT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — SMOT

Based on 103 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SMOT 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
103 hedge funds hold SMOT 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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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+8 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

48 buying56 selling
Last quarter: 56 funds reduced or exited vs 48 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SMOT position: 12 → 13 → 9 → 18. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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Mixed — 31% long-term, 23% new

■ 31% conviction (2yr+) ■ 46% medium ■ 23% new
Of the 103 current holders: 32 (31%) held >2 years, 47 held 1–2 years, and 24 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Steady discovery — ~18 new funds/quarter

18 → 12 → 13 → 9 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 13 → 9 → 18. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 32% veterans, 30% new entrants

■ 32% veterans ■ 38% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Of 103 current holders: 33 (32%) held 2+ years, 39 held 1–2 years, 31 (30%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds

30% from top-100 AUM funds
10 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SMOT

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

Market Analysis: SMOT

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Company Profile: SMOT

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SMOT
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 103 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 103 99 4.04%
13F Shares 8M 8M -3.52%
Total Value $274M $282M -3.14%
New Positions 18 9 +9
Increased Positions 30 30 -
Closed Positions 14 6 +8
Reduced Positions 42 45 -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)

103 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of SMOT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK INC 2.63% 476,202 $17.2M
2 TPG Advisors LLC 1.05% 47,801 $1.7M
3 Creekside Partners 0.97% 67,161 $2.4M
4 PURSUE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.95% 45,261 $1.6M
5 Paladin Wealth, LLC 0.74% 30,562 $1.1M
6 First Financial Group Corp 0.61% 21,363 $752K
7 Gradient Investments LLC 0.47% 870,035 $30.6M
8 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. 0.29% 9,678 $341K
9 Bank of New Hampshire 0.25% 31,182 $1.1M
10 Stiles Financial Services Inc 0.24% 22,043 $776K
11 Tranquility Partners, LLC 0.18% 13,577 $478K
12 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.15% 57,978 $2.0M
13 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.15% 268,142 $9.4M
14 Fermata Advisors, LLC 0.06% 7,849 $276K
15 Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.04% 65,115 $2.3M
16 Vise Technologies, Inc. 0.03% 36,082 $1.3M
17 STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.02% 51,559 $1.8M
18 Essex Financial Services, Inc. 0.02% 11,177 $393K
19 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.01% 500 $18K
20 WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.01% 83,017 $2.9M
21 PRIVATE TRUST CO NA 0.01% 1,659 $58K
22 Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% 53,773 $2K
23 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.00% 11,271 $397K
24 IFP Advisors, Inc 0.00% 4,878 $172K
25 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 18,597 $654K
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 (SMOT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SMOT?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SMOT 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 SMOT?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 56 funds reduced or exited vs 48 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 SMOT holders?

Strong quality — 30% AUM from major funds: 10 of 103 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 30% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held SMOT?

Mixed — 31% long-term, 23% new: Of the 103 current holders: 32 (31%) held >2 years, 47 held 1–2 years, and 24 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.