Gradient Investments Boosts Qualcomm Holdings by Over 4,700%

Investment firm grows stake in wireless tech giant during Q4 2025

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:07am

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Gradient Investments LLC significantly increased its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) during the fourth quarter of 2025, growing its holdings by over 4,700% to reach $13.01 million in Qualcomm shares.

Why it matters

Qualcomm is a major player in the wireless technology industry, providing key components and intellectual property for mobile devices. The substantial increase in Gradient Investments' position suggests the firm sees significant upside potential in Qualcomm's stock, which could signal broader investor confidence in the company's future performance.

The details

According to a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gradient Investments grew its position in Qualcomm from just 1,577 shares at the end of the third quarter to 76,062 shares by the close of the fourth quarter. This represented a 4,723.2% increase in the firm's Qualcomm holdings, which were valued at $13.01 million as of December 31, 2025.

  • Gradient Investments increased its Qualcomm stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The firm's 13F filing detailing the increased position was submitted on March 24, 2026.

The players

Gradient Investments LLC

An investment management firm that significantly boosted its stake in Qualcomm during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Qualcomm Incorporated

A global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California, known for its development of wireless technologies and central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards.

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The takeaway

Gradient Investments' substantial increase in its Qualcomm holdings suggests the firm sees strong growth potential in the wireless technology company, which could signal broader investor confidence in Qualcomm's future performance.