Dimensional Fund Advisors Boosts Broadcom Stake by 7.7%

Institutional investor increases holdings in semiconductor giant

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a major institutional investor, grew its stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 7.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 11,368,828 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $3.75 billion and representing about 0.24% of Broadcom's total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

Broadcom is a leading semiconductor company that supplies components and systems for a wide range of communications and enterprise technology markets. Institutional investors like Dimensional Fund Advisors closely monitor and adjust their positions in major tech stocks like Broadcom, which can provide insights into broader market trends and investor sentiment.

The details

Dimensional Fund Advisors purchased an additional 811,943 shares of Broadcom during the third quarter, increasing its total position to 11,368,828 shares. This makes Dimensional one of Broadcom's largest institutional shareholders, owning about 0.24% of the company's outstanding stock. The filing also showed that several other major investors, including Assetmark Inc. and Waterloo Capital L.P., also added to their Broadcom holdings during the quarter.

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its Broadcom stake during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

A global investment management firm that oversees over $600 billion in assets.

Broadcom Inc.

A leading semiconductor company that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of communications and enterprise technology products.

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The takeaway

Dimensional Fund Advisors' increased stake in Broadcom signals continued institutional confidence in the semiconductor company's long-term growth prospects, even as broader market conditions remain volatile.