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World Investment Advisors Increases Stake in Applied Materials
The institutional investor added over 3,500 shares of the semiconductor equipment manufacturer in Q4 2025.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:20pm
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An extreme close-up of the complex machinery that drives the global semiconductor supply chain, reflecting the continued institutional investment in Applied Materials.Santa Clara TodayWorld Investment Advisors, an institutional investor, increased its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 4.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025. The firm now owns 82,296 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at $21,149,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Why it matters
Applied Materials is a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, making it a key player in the global tech supply chain. Institutional investors closely monitor changes in ownership of AMAT stock, as it can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment around the semiconductor industry.
The details
World Investment Advisors acquired an additional 3,508 shares of Applied Materials in Q4 2025, bringing its total position to 82,296 shares. This represents a 4.5% increase in the firm's stake in the company. Applied Materials is a major provider of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, display panels and other advanced materials.
- World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Q4 2025.
The players
World Investment Advisors
An institutional investor that increased its stake in Applied Materials by 4.5% in Q4 2025.
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.
The takeaway
The increased stake by World Investment Advisors in Applied Materials reflects ongoing investor confidence in the semiconductor equipment manufacturer's growth prospects, despite broader market volatility.
