Capital Wealth Planning Reduces Meta Platforms Stake by 20%

Hedge fund sells 194,492 shares of social media giant in Q3

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:10am

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Capital Wealth Planning LLC, a Florida-based investment management firm, reduced its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) by 20.2% in the third quarter of 2025. The firm sold 194,492 shares of the social networking company's stock, leaving it with 766,109 shares worth $562.6 million at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media platforms, is one of the most closely watched technology stocks. Institutional investors' trading activity in the stock can provide insights into market sentiment and future performance expectations.

The details

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Capital Wealth Planning reduced its stake in Meta Platforms by 20.2% during the third quarter. The firm sold 194,492 shares, leaving it with a position of 766,109 shares worth $562.6 million at the end of the quarter. Meta Platforms made up about 4% of Capital Wealth Planning's investment portfolio, making it the firm's 13th largest holding.

  • Capital Wealth Planning made the share sales during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Capital Wealth Planning LLC

A Florida-based investment management firm that manages over $5 billion in assets.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

The parent company of social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, with a market capitalization of over $1.5 trillion.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Capital Wealth Planning's Meta Platforms stake could signal broader investor concerns about the company's growth prospects or regulatory challenges facing its social media platforms. However, the stock remains a top holding for the firm, indicating its long-term confidence in the tech giant.