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LFEQ VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF
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LFEQ
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About
VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF (LFEQ) ETF
No description available.
- Exchange
- ARCX
- Inception
- 2017-10-04
- Has Options
- No
- Homepage
- https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/investments/etf/
Fund profile
holdings as of Oct 20, 2026issuer datathrough Jun 2026flows, SEC filings
- Expense ratio
- 0.58% issuer, Oct 22, 2026
- Assets
- $28M issuer-reported, Oct 20, 2026
- Trailing yield
- 0.80% paid annual
- Average daily volume
- $42K 30 sessions
- Holdings
- 3 top 10 are 100.0%
- Listed
- Oct 4, 2017 NYSE Arca
- Last fee change
- -6 bp filed Jan 27, 2026
- Tracking difference
- -0.75 pts vs index, after fees, FY 2025
Cost85
Liquidity0
Scale16
Diversification0
Moves with. US large-cap stocks (95% of its variance, beta 0.96). These factors explain 98% of its daily moves over the last year.
Stated objective. VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Ned Davis Research CMG US Large Cap Long/Flat Index (the NDR CMG Index or the Index). (from the fund's prospectus)
All 3 holdingsFlow historyOverlap toolAll Managed Futures ETFs
Fund flows
through Jun 2026SEC filings- Jun 2026
- −$1.5M latest reported month
- Latest 3 months
- −$1.5M −5.3% of assets
- Latest 12 months
- −$2.8M −10.0% of assets
View as a table
| Month | Net flow |
|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | −$1.5M |
| May 2026 | $0 |
| Apr 2026 | $0 |
| Mar 2026 | $0 |
| Feb 2026 | $0 |
| Jan 2026 | $0 |
| Dec 2025 | $0 |
| Nov 2025 | −$1.3M |
| Oct 2025 | $0 |
| Sep 2025 | $0 |
| Aug 2025 | $0 |
| Jul 2025 | $0 |
Net creations and redemptions from the fund's SEC filings, which become public about 60 days after each quarter. Every month since 84 months ago
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Look-through: what the holdings say
weights as of Oct 20, 2026issuer data- Insider buying
- 0% of weight had net insider buying, 90 days; 0% net selling
- 13F holders
- −10.9% change in shares held by institutions, latest quarter
- Reporting earnings
- 0.0% of weight in 7 days; 0.0% in 14
Each figure is the fund's holdings weighted by position size, using our data on those stocks, and covers only the share of the stock holdings stated. Positive fair value means the holdings trade below our estimate.
Under the hood
fiscal year to Sep 30, 2025SEC census- Authorized participants
- 4 active of 38 with agreements; top 3 did 98%
- Created · redeemed
- $24M · $25M over the fiscal year
- Redemptions in kind
- 100% creations 100% in kind
- Creation unit
- 25,000 shares
- Securities lending
- 4.35% of assets on loan on average; earned 0.8 bp
- Return vs index
- -0.75 pts after fees; -0.15 before; daily s.d. 0.11
From the fund's annual census filing with the SEC. In-kind redemptions are what let an ETF shed appreciated securities without realising gains.
ETF Profile
holdings as of 2026-10-20
Holdings
3
AUM
$27.7M
Provider
VanEck
Inception
2017-10-04
Exchange
ARCX
Data As Of
2026-10-20
Expense Ratio
0.58%
Dividend Yield
0.80%
Distribution
Annual
Recent distributions
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-31 | $0.4900 | CD |
| 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-30 | $0.3636 | CD |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-29 | $0.6250 | CD |
| 2022-12-28 | 2022-12-30 | $0.4065 | CD |
| 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-31 | $0.1628 | CD |
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings
top 3 of 3 holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Asset Class | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 100.03% | Equity (US) | US |
| — | Cash | 0.16% | Cash/Money Market | US |
| — | Other/Cash | -0.19% | Cash/Money Market | — |
Chart
Seasonality
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.73% | -5.80% | 4.25% | 2.39% | 2.97% | 1.31% | 0.98% |
| Feb | 1.35% | -3.82% | -3.37% | 4.19% | -0.71% | -1.44% | -0.63% |
| Mar | 2.08% | 5.63% | 5.17% | 2.43% | -3.93% | -5.18% | 1.03% |
| Apr | 4.05% | -9.15% | 0.50% | -3.94% | -4.07% | 9.66% | -0.49% |
| May | 0.50% | -3.44% | 0.48% | 5.10% | 2.56% | 4.85% | 1.67% |
| Jun | 2.40% | 0.01% | 5.65% | 3.60% | 4.72% | -1.21% | 2.53% |
| Jul | 1.82% | 0.03% | 2.94% | 0.90% | 2.20% | 0.05% | 1.32% |
| Aug | 3.24% | -7.22% | -1.26% | 3.82% | 3.55% | 1.23% | 0.56% |
| Sep | -4.57% | -3.02% | -5.03% | 4.14% | 4.20% | 0.57% | -0.62% |
| Oct | 5.71% | 2.68% | -2.08% | -0.04% | 2.15% | -0.15%* | 1.38% |
| Nov | -0.86% | 3.06% | 4.78% | 5.74% | -0.00% | -- | 2.54% |
| Dec | 5.08% | -4.04% | 2.28% | -3.42% | -0.22% | -- | -0.06% |
| Total | 23.28% | -23.26% | 14.50% | 27.28% | 13.74% | 9.38% | 10.82% |
Technical Indicators
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
Trend Indicators
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
Volume & Volatility
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
SMA 20: $61.40
SMA 50: $61.14
SMA 200: $57.76
Current: $60.79
EMA 12: $61.32
EMA 26: $61.27
MACD: 0.0435 | Signal: -0.0936
BULLISH
ADX (14): 9.50
RANGE
+DI: 38.57
−DI: 51.65
Momentum Oscillators
RSI (14): 44.75
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 34.98
Stoch %D: 35.49
Williams %R: -94.46
Volume & Volatility
BB Upper: $62.29
BB Lower: $60.52
NEUTRAL
OBV: 7,608
Vol SMA 20: 682
Vol ROC: -66.33%
ATR: $0.41
True Range: $0.90
HV 20: 10.4%
HV 30: 11.0%
HV 60: 11.0%
Data Summary
Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-10-23T00:00:00 – 2026-10-21T00:00:00
AI Analysis
Here is my response to the prompt:
LLM Stock Analysis Report for LFEQ
Executive Summary
BULLISH/BEARISH: NEUTRAL (6/10)
Key drivers: Technical indicators aligning with recent price action, neutral news sentiment
Primary risks: High volatility, moderate correlation with market indices
Investment thesis: LFEQ is experiencing a range-bound trend, waiting for a breakout or breakdown to gain traction.
Recent news sentiment impact: Neutral, no significant news-driven moves in the past month.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Medium-term (1-3 months)
Support/Resistance Levels: Lower Bollinger Band ($60.46) and SMA 200 ($56.63) are key support levels. Upper Bollinger Band ($61.84) and SMA 20 ($61.15) serve as resistance.
Momentum Signals:
- RSI: Neutral (55.55), not oversold or overbought.
- MACD: Bullish signal line crossover above the zero line, suggesting momentum is rising.
- Bollinger Bands: Price touching the middle band, indicating neutral sentiment.
Volume Analysis: Moderate volume with a slight increase in recent trading sessions, institutional interest remains low.
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary: Neutral news headlines over the past month, no significant market-moving events.
Sentiment Assessment: Neutral sentiment dominates, with no clear direction or catalyst for a large move.
Catalyst Identification: No upcoming earnings or major product launches scheduled. Regulatory changes could impact the stock in the future.
Market Narrative: Technical signals align with recent price action, while news sentiment remains neutral.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: Moderate risk (beta 0.99), similar to market indices.
Volatility Regime: High volatility compared to historical levels (HV30 11.7%).
Options Market Signals: No options data available for analysis.
Downside Protection: Lower Bollinger Band ($60.46) and SMA 200 ($56.63) serve as key support levels.
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: LFEQ is outperforming the broader market (S&P 500).
Institutional Activity: Low institutional interest, with no significant buying or selling pressure.
Correlation Analysis: High correlation with market indices (R-squared 0.99).
Relative Valuation: Fairly valued within its trading range.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels: Lower Bollinger Band ($60.46), SMA 200 ($56.63), and Upper Bollinger Band ($61.84) serve as key support/resistance levels.
Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Break above the upper Bollinger Band or below the lower Bollinger Band to gain traction.
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No imminent catalysts, waiting for market direction to emerge.
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels should be set around the lower Bollinger Band ($60.46) and SMA 200 ($56.63).
Please let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification!
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LFEQ Options Activity & IV Rank
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Spread Scanner GPU
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.
Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d
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30 DTE / 10d
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EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —
Extreme reading.
Historically these have been contrarian — on the small set of observed earnings-day cases, large negative wing-vs-ATM gaps (calls pricing much richer than puts at the same delta) preceded sharp drops in the underlying within 1-12 days. Not financial advice and the dataset is small.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Volatility Surface
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Volatility Smile
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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Risk Metrics
Beta: 0.9948
Alpha: -0.29%
Correlation: 0.9891
R-Squared: 97.8%
Stock Volatility: 12.8%
Market Volatility: 12.8%
Analysis Details
Benchmark: SPY
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Interpretation:
Moderate volatility - stock generally follows market
Moderate volatility - stock generally follows market
Beta & Alpha Over Time
LFEQ Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
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LFEQ Constituent Performance
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LFEQ Constituents (1 of 1)
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Price | 1 Day | 1 Week | 1 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 100.03% | $701.82 | -1.25% | -1.07% | -0.73% |