Vinva Investment Management Lowers Stake in Applied Materials

Hedge fund reduces holdings in semiconductor equipment manufacturer by 9.8% in Q3

Mar. 8, 2026 at 1:18pm

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Vinva Investment Management Ltd. lowered its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 9.8% in the third quarter, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund now owns 67,665 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at $13.87 million.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can signal shifts in investor sentiment around the semiconductor industry and broader technology sector.

The details

Vinva Investment Management sold 7,367 shares of Applied Materials during the third quarter, reducing its total holdings to 67,665 shares. The firm cited unspecified reasons for the stake reduction. Other hedge funds have also made changes to their AMAT positions, with some increasing and others decreasing their exposure to the stock.

  • Vinva Investment Management filed its Q3 2026 holdings disclosure with the SEC on March 8, 2026.

The players

Vinva Investment Management Ltd

An Australian-based hedge fund that invests in global equities, including technology and semiconductor stocks.

Applied Materials, Inc.

A U.S. company that provides equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials.

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The takeaway

While the reasons behind Vinva's stake reduction are unclear, changes in institutional ownership of Applied Materials stock can provide insights into broader market sentiment around the semiconductor industry and technology sector.