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Vaneck ETF Trust (VNM)

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

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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — VNM

Based on 101 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VNM 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
101 hedge funds hold VNM 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 — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+17 new funds entered over the past year (+20% 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 — 49% buying

42 buying43 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds reduced or exited vs 42 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 — ~20 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 27 → 18 → 20. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
55 out of 101 hedge funds have held VNM 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

19 → 27 → 27 → 18 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 27 → 18 → 20. VNM is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 101 holders: 62 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 31 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
16 of 99 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — VNM

In 2026 Q2, 42 hedge funds were net buyers of VNM (20 opened a new position, 22 added to an existing one), while 43 reduced or exited (29 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 26% of total institutional value in VNM is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +6 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 101.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VNM

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

Market Analysis: VNM

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: VNM
99 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 99 95 4.21%
13F Shares 8M 7M 15.64%
Total Value $141M $115M 22.92%
New Positions 20 18 +2
Increased Positions 22 28 -6
Closed Positions 14 27 -13
Reduced Positions 29 20 +9
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 VNM holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Adams Wealth Management 2.86% 809,217 $14.9M
2 CacheTech Inc. 2.59% 865,083 $16.0M
3 Bcwm, LLC 1.04% 192,411 $3.6M
4 John G Ullman & Associates Inc 0.64% 284,744 $5.3M
5 Point Nemo Capital, LLC 0.48% 51,093 $944K
6 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.43% 41,852 $773K
7 WJ Financial Advisors LLC 0.25% 18,375 $339K
8 Deltec Asset Management LLC 0.25% 91,000 $1.7M
9 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.24% 148,235 $2.7M
10 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.24% 19,278 $356K
11 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.23% 14,989 $277K
12 Private Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.19% 40,519 $748K
13 Kaizen Financial Strategies 0.15% 25,714 $476K
14 Nvwm, LLC 0.14% 37,285 $689K
15 Steadtrust LLC 0.13% 14,000 $259K
16 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.12% 65,000 $1.2M
17 Cordoba Advisory Partners LLC 0.10% 25,808 $477K
18 Himension Capital (singapore) PTE. LTD. 0.10% 85,255 $1.6M
19 Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC 0.09% 10,153 $188K
20 Bleakley Financial Group, LLC 0.09% 361,804 $6.7M
21 Twin Focus Capital Partners, LLC 0.08% 42,759 $790K
22 Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd 0.06% 101,500 $1.9M
23 Fiduciary Financial Group, LLC 0.06% 27,793 $513K
24 Prism Advisors, Inc. 0.05% 10,953 $202K
25 K2 Principal Fund, L.P. 0.04% 30,000 $554K
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 (VNM)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VNM?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added VNM 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 VNM?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds reduced or exited vs 42 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 VNM holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 16 of 99 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 VNM?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 55 out of 101 hedge funds have held VNM 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.

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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