Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Reduces Stake in Ameriprise Financial

The Spanish bank decreased its holdings in the financial services provider by 18.5% in the third quarter.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:19am

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., a large institutional investor, reduced its position in Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) by 18.5% in the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. The bank now owns 25,765 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at $12,651,000 at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

Ameriprise Financial is a major player in the financial services industry, providing wealth management, asset management, and insurance products to individual and institutional clients. Changes in ownership by large institutional investors like Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria can signal shifts in market sentiment or changes in investment strategies.

The details

In its 13F filing with the SEC, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria reported selling 5,857 shares of Ameriprise Financial during the third quarter. The bank now holds 25,765 shares of the company, down from 31,622 shares in the prior quarter.

  • The filing covers Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's holdings as of the end of the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

A large Spanish financial services group and one of the largest banks in Europe.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

A diversified financial services company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota that provides wealth management, asset management, and insurance products.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stake in Ameriprise Financial may indicate a shift in the bank's investment strategy or a broader change in sentiment towards the financial services sector. However, without additional context, it's difficult to draw any firm conclusions about the implications of this transaction.