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

Institutional investor reduces stake in semiconductor equipment manufacturer

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:06am

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CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd., an institutional investor, lowered its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 62.7% during the third quarter. The fund now owns 2,084 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at $427,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company and the broader semiconductor industry.

The details

CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. sold 3,496 shares of Applied Materials stock during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 2,084 shares. The fund previously held 5,580 shares of the company. Applied Materials is a major supplier of capital equipment and related technologies used in the production of integrated circuits, display panels, and advanced materials across the electronics supply chain.

  • CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd. lowered its stake in Applied Materials during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.

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

Applied Materials, Inc.

A U.S.-based supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials.

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The takeaway

The reduction in CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.'s position in Applied Materials could signal broader market trends around the semiconductor industry, as institutional investors adjust their portfolios in response to changing market conditions.