CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. Reduces Qualcomm Stake by 73.8%

Institutional investor sells 8,992 shares of wireless technology company

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:33am

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CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. lowered its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) by 73.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor now owns 3,188 shares of the wireless technology company's stock, valued at $530,000.

Why it matters

This move by CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. to significantly reduce its position in Qualcomm could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the company, as the stock has faced some recent analyst downgrades and concerns around slowing smartphone demand and margin pressure.

The details

In the 3rd quarter, CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. sold 8,992 shares of Qualcomm, leaving the firm with 3,188 shares valued at $530,000. This represents a 73.8% reduction in the institutional investor's stake in the wireless technology company.

  • CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. made the share sale during the 3rd quarter of the year.

The players

CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.

An institutional investor that has reduced its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated.

Qualcomm Incorporated

A global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California.

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The takeaway

This significant reduction in CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.'s Qualcomm holdings could be an indication that some institutional investors are growing more cautious about the company's near-term prospects, despite its recent capital return announcements, amid concerns about smartphone demand and competitive pressures.