Wealthspire Advisors LLC lessened its stake in Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ – Free Report) by 5.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 133,657 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 7,368 shares during the quarter. Invesco QQQ comprises about 0.7% of Wealthspire Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th largest holding. Wealthspire Advisors LLC’s holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $82,107,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in QQQ. SG Americas Securities LLC raised its holdings in Invesco QQQ by 120.2% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 213,722 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $131,292,000 after purchasing an additional 1,270,102 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can grew its holdings in shares of Invesco QQQ by 142.4% in the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,431,050 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $877,406,000 after buying an additional 840,803 shares during the period. Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. increased its position in shares of Invesco QQQ by 68.6% in the 4th quarter. Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. now owns 1,750,079 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,075,091,000 after buying an additional 712,026 shares in the last quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Invesco QQQ by 1,216.9% in the 4th quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 561,706 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $345,070,000 after buying an additional 519,051 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in Invesco QQQ by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,547,591 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $2,179,321,000 after buying an additional 375,581 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 44.58% of the company’s stock.
Key Invesco QQQ News
Here are the key news stories impacting Invesco QQQ this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Short-term liquidity could improve market conditions, which may support growth stocks and the Nasdaq-100 holdings inside QQQ. A Short-Term Liquidity Boost May Be Coming To Markets
- Positive Sentiment: Broad U.S. equities were moving higher during the day, and ETF strength suggests investors were still willing to add exposure to large-cap growth and tech names. Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday
- Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary suggests QQQ remains the familiar way to own the Nasdaq-100, but investors are being reminded that cheaper alternatives exist, which may affect fund flows more than near-term performance. Forget QQQ as the Same Company Sells the Same Nasdaq-100 for 17% Less
- Neutral Sentiment: One ETF comparison argued that QQQ has historically outperformed some thematic tech funds, reinforcing its role as a benchmark Nasdaq-100 vehicle rather than a direct catalyst for a move in the fund. ARKQ vs. QQQ: Which Tech Stock ETF is the Better Buy?
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple articles warned that May CPI showed inflation remaining elevated, which could keep the Fed on hold or push it toward a more hawkish stance—typically a headwind for high-valuation tech stocks in QQQ. May CPI Report: War Impact Remains Contained, Allowing The Fed To Stay On Hold
- Negative Sentiment: Several pieces focused on a possible AI bubble, slower token spending, and “cracks” in the AI trade, which could pressure Nasdaq-heavy funds like QQQ if investors rotate out of mega-cap tech. Market Rotation Alert: The AI Bubble Is Showing Cracks
Invesco QQQ Trading Up 0.6%
Invesco QQQ Cuts Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were issued a dividend of $0.7328 per share. This represents a $2.93 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 23rd.
About Invesco QQQ
PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 is a unit investment trust that issues securities called Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock. The Trust’s investment objective is to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The Trust provides investors with the opportunity to purchase units of beneficial interest in the Trust representing proportionate undivided interests in the portfolio of securities held by the Trust, which consists of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same weighting, as the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
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