First Trust Advisors Reduces Intel Stake by 4.7%

Investment firm sells 222,127 shares of chip maker in Q3

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP reduced its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 4.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 222,127 shares, leaving it with 4,458,685 shares of the chip maker's stock, worth approximately $149.6 million as of the filing.

Why it matters

Intel is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can provide insights into broader market sentiment around the firm and the tech sector as a whole.

The details

According to the 13F filing, First Trust Advisors sold the Intel shares during the third quarter of 2026. The firm now owns approximately 0.09% of Intel's outstanding stock. Several other institutional investors also modified their Intel holdings during the quarter, with some increasing and others decreasing their positions.

  • The 13F filing covers the third quarter of 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

Intel Corporation

A leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products, including processors and chipsets for a wide range of computing applications.

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The takeaway

The reduction in First Trust Advisors' Intel holdings reflects broader uncertainty around the semiconductor industry and the tech sector more broadly. However, Intel remains a major player in the chip market, and changes in institutional ownership of its stock will continue to be closely watched by investors and analysts.