CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. Trims Position in Applied Materials, Inc.

Institutional investor reduces stake in semiconductor equipment manufacturer

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:33am

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CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. lowered its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 62.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 2,084 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, down from 5,580 shares previously.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a major supplier of equipment, services and software used in semiconductor chip, display panel and advanced materials manufacturing. Changes in institutional ownership of the stock can signal shifts in investor sentiment and expectations around the company's performance.

The details

According to the filing, CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. sold 3,496 shares of Applied Materials during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 2,084 shares worth approximately $427,000. The move comes as Applied Materials has seen its stock price rise significantly in recent months, up around 86% over the past six months.

  • CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. made the changes to its Applied Materials position during the third quarter of the year.

The players

CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.

An institutional investment firm that has reduced its stake in semiconductor equipment manufacturer Applied Materials, Inc.

Applied Materials, Inc.

A leading supplier of equipment, services and software used in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips, display panels and advanced materials.

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The takeaway

The reduction in CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.'s position in Applied Materials reflects the broader volatility and uncertainty in the semiconductor industry, as investors weigh factors like macroeconomic conditions, chip demand, and the company's own execution against a backdrop of its recent strong stock performance.