Russell Investments Boosts Meta Platforms Stake

Asset manager adds over 20,000 shares of social media giant in Q3

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:36am

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Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 0.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns approximately 2.6 million shares of the social networking company's stock, worth nearly $1.9 billion.

Why it matters

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms, is a major player in the tech industry. Changes in institutional ownership of the stock can signal broader market sentiment and investment trends around the company.

The details

According to the filing, Russell Investments Group added 20,345 shares of Meta Platforms in Q3, bringing its total position to 2,642,776 shares. This represents around 0.10% of the company's outstanding stock. The asset manager cited Meta Platforms as its 5th largest holding, comprising approximately 2.2% of its portfolio.

  • Russell Investments Group filed the 13F report for the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Russell Investments Group Ltd.

An asset management firm that provides investment solutions to institutional and individual investors globally.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

The parent company of social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others, focused on building social networking and immersive computing technologies.

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The takeaway

The increase in Russell Investments' stake in Meta Platforms suggests the asset manager remains bullish on the social media giant's long-term prospects, despite recent market volatility. This could signal continued institutional investor confidence in Meta's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on emerging technologies like virtual reality.