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Vaneck ETF Trust (SMOT)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
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Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — SMOT

Based on 104 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SMOT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
104 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+7% 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 — 47% buying

48 buying54 selling
Last quarter: 54 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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Steady new buyers — ~15 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 9 → 19 → 15. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed — 35% long-term, 20% new

35% conviction (2yr+) 45% medium 20% new
Of the 104 current holders: 36 (35%) held >2 years, 47 held 1–2 years, and 21 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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Growing discovery — still being found

12 → 13 → 9 → 19 → 15 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 9 → 19 → 15. A growing number of institutions are discovering SMOT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 41% veterans vs 26% newcomers

41% veterans 33% 1-2yr 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 104 holders: 43 (41%) are 2+ year veterans, 34 entered 1–2 years ago, and 27 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
15 of 104 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SMOT

In 2026 Q1, 48 hedge funds were net buyers of SMOT (15 opened a new position, 33 added to an existing one), while 54 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 31% of total institutional value in SMOT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 104.

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much SMOT 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 · 79d ago
SMOT
+8.3%
SPY
+13.9%

SMOT outperformed SPY by -5.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
SMOT
+3.1%
SPY
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, SMOT 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.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SMOT
103 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 103 106 -2.83%
13F Shares 7M 8M -9.83%
Total Value $232M $274M -15.54%
New Positions 14 19 -5
Increased Positions 33 30 +3
Closed Positions 17 14 +3
Reduced Positions 37 43 -6
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.

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Top 25 SMOT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Financial Management Network Inc 2.63% 476,202 $17.2M
2 Focused Alpha, LLC 1.15% 105,350 $3.7M
3 TPG Advisors LLC 1.05% 47,801 $1.7M
4 Creekside Partners 0.97% 67,161 $2.4M
5 Pursue Wealth Partners LLC 0.95% 45,261 $1.6M
6 Family Office Research LLC 0.79% 51,505 $1.8M
7 Paladin Wealth, LLC 0.74% 30,562 $1.1M
8 Brown Financial Advisors 0.65% 48,460 $1.7M
9 First Financial Group Corp 0.61% 21,363 $752K
10 Gradient Investments LLC 0.47% 870,035 $30.6M
11 Coordinated Financial Services, Inc. 0.47% 23,102 $813K
12 Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC 0.40% 30,849 $1.1M
13 Stegent Equity Advisors, Inc. 0.29% 9,678 $341K
14 Bank of New Hampshire 0.25% 31,182 $1.1M
15 Great Lakes Advisors, LLC 0.24% 815,034 $28.7M
16 Stiles Financial Services Inc 0.24% 22,043 $776K
17 TRUE Private Wealth Advisors 0.21% 61,209 $2.2M
18 Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. 0.20% 19,480 $686K
19 Mattson Financial Services, LLC 0.19% 22,213 $782K
20 Copley Financial Group, Inc. 0.18% 8,564 $301K
21 Tranquility Partners, LLC 0.18% 13,577 $478K
22 Ascentis Independent Advisors 0.15% 57,978 $2.0M
23 Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. 0.15% 268,142 $9.4M
24 Beaumont Financial Advisors, LLC 0.08% 31,828 $1.1M
25 United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC 0.07% 338,529 $11.9M
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 (SMOT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SMOT?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SMOT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SMOT?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 54 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 — 31% AUM from major funds: 15 of 104 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 — 35% long-term, 20% new: Of the 104 current holders: 36 (35%) held >2 years, 47 held 1–2 years, and 21 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.

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

As of today, SMOT has moved +3.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SMOT has gained +8.3% vs +13.9% 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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