Exchange Traded Concepts Boosts Cadence Design Systems Stake

Investment firm increases holdings in software maker by over 22%

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:52am

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Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, an investment management firm, has increased its stake in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) by 22.5% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 54,386 shares of the software maker's stock, valued at approximately $17 million.

Why it matters

Cadence Design Systems is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and services, used by semiconductor companies and system designers globally. The increase in Exchange Traded Concepts' stake suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in Cadence's business.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Exchange Traded Concepts acquired an additional 9,997 shares of Cadence Design Systems during the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings to 54,386 shares. This represents a 22.5% increase in the firm's position in the software maker.

  • Exchange Traded Concepts filed the SEC disclosure on March 29, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Cadence Design Systems stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC

An investment management firm that has increased its holdings in Cadence Design Systems.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

A global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and intellectual property used to design and verify advanced semiconductor chips, systems-on-chip (SoCs), printed circuit boards (PCBs) and packaging.

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The takeaway

The increase in Exchange Traded Concepts' stake in Cadence Design Systems suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the software maker's business, which provides critical design tools for the semiconductor and electronics industries.