VANECK NATURAL RESOURCES ETF (HAP) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VANECK NATURAL RESOURCES ETF (HAP). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Van Eck Associates Corp, Lpl Financial Llc, Morgan Stanley, Beaumont Financial Advisors, Llc, and Cetera Investment Advisers.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | Buy | +2,612 | +18.4% | 16,788 | $1.22M | Q1 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Bank Of America Corp | Buy | +29,285 | +158.6% | 47,754 | $3.46M | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Newedge Advisors, Llc | Sell | -280 | -7.6% | 3,418 | $24.40K | Q1 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | Buy | +284,393 | +202.6% | 424,742 | $30.78M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Buy | +61,944 | +41.0% | 212,899 | $15.43M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Flow Traders U.S. Llc | Buy | +19,068 | — | 19,068 | $1.38M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | Buy | +5,669 | +47.0% | 17,741 | $1.29M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Jones Financial Companies Lllp | Buy | +5,383 | +118.7% | 9,918 | $703.09K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | Buy | +1,944 | +40.3% | 6,771 | $490.68K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| &Partners | Buy | +1,536 | +14.0% | 12,476 | $904.72K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc | Sell | -343 | -1.3% | 25,693 | $1.86M | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Harbour Investments, Inc. | Buy | +256 | +17.1% | 1,751 | $126.89K | Q1 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Baird Financial Group, Inc. | Buy | +11,253 | +23.7% | 58,812 | $4.26M | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James Financial Inc | Sell | -598 | -5.6% | 10,062 | $729.20K | Q1 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | Sell | -33,790 | -5.6% | 571,312 | $41.40M | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Mariner, Llc | Buy | +5,623 | — | 5,623 | $407.50K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Arax Advisory Partners | Sell | -1,340 | -82.9% | 276 | $20.01K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Ubs Am, A Distinct Business Unit Of Ubs Asset Management Americas Llc | Buy | +100 | — | 100 | $7.25K | Q1 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, Llc | Buy | +7,951 | — | 7,951 | $576.21K | Q1 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Rik Saylor Financial, Inc. | Buy | +2,938 | — | 2,938 | $212.92K | Q1 2026 | May 08, 2026 |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, Llc | Buy | +1,281 | +16.9% | 8,850 | $641.39K | Q1 2026 | May 08, 2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co | Buy | +273 | — | 273 | $19.78K | Q1 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Lpl Financial Llc | Buy | +150,770 | +215.3% | 220,789 | $16.00M | Q1 2026 | May 06, 2026 |
| Beaumont Financial Advisors, Llc | Buy | +39,897 | +44.0% | 130,627 | $9.47M | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Hightower Advisors, Llc | Buy | +11,881 | +118.4% | 21,913 | $1.59M | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Ubs Group Ag | Buy | +472 | +7.2% | 7,015 | $508.38K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Advisors Preferred, Llc | Sell | -466 | -17.2% | 2,250 | $163.06K | Q1 2026 | May 05, 2026 |
| Mml Investors Services, Llc | Buy | +3,211 | — | 3,211 | $232.71K | Q1 2026 | May 04, 2026 |
| Castleview Partners, Llc | Buy | +2,879 | — | 2,879 | $208.64K | Q1 2026 | May 01, 2026 |
| Private Trust Co Na | Buy | +174 | — | 174 | $12.61K | Q1 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions about HAP activity
Which institutional owners are buying HAP?
Institutional owners buying HAP include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in HAP activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in HAP compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VANECK NATURAL RESOURCES ETF (HAP) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in HAP increasing?
Institutional interest in HAP can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.