Avity Investment Management Trims Amazon Stake

Institutional investor reduces holdings in e-commerce giant by 1.5%

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:23am

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Avity Investment Management Inc. has reduced its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 1.5% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 264,992 shares of the e-commerce company's stock, valued at $61.2 million.

Why it matters

Amazon is one of the most widely held stocks among institutional investors, so any changes in major shareholders' positions can provide insights into broader market sentiment around the company.

The details

Avity Investment Management sold 3,899 shares of Amazon during the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings down to 264,992 shares. Amazon now makes up about 4.3% of Avity's overall investment portfolio, making it the firm's third-largest holding.

  • Avity Investment Management filed the SEC disclosure on April 3, 2026.
  • The stake reduction occurred in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Avity Investment Management Inc.

An institutional investment management firm that owns a significant stake in Amazon.com.

Amazon.com, Inc.

The e-commerce and cloud computing giant, one of the most widely held stocks among institutional investors.

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The takeaway

This modest reduction in Avity's Amazon holdings is unlikely to significantly impact the stock, but it does reflect a broader trend of institutional investors trimming exposure to large tech companies as the market environment becomes more uncertain.