Exchange Traded Concepts Trims NIKE Stock Holdings

Asset manager reduces position in footwear giant by 7.5% in Q4 2025

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:08am

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Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, a major asset management firm, reduced its holdings in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) by 7.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund now owns 211,814 shares of the footwear maker's stock, valued at $13.5 million at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

NIKE is one of the most widely held and closely watched stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Changes to major institutional investors' positions can signal broader market sentiment and influence the stock's price performance.

The details

Exchange Traded Concepts sold 17,075 NIKE shares during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position down to 211,814 shares. The firm cited market conditions and portfolio rebalancing as reasons for the reduction. Other hedge funds have also modified their NIKE holdings recently, with some increasing exposure and others, like Exchange Traded Concepts, decreasing their stakes.

  • Exchange Traded Concepts filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 29, 2026.
  • The firm's NIKE position was valued at $13.5 million as of the end of the fourth quarter on December 31, 2025.

The players

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC

A major asset management firm that oversees over $20 billion in client assets, including investments in leading public companies like NIKE.

NIKE, Inc.

A global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“NIKE has been the topic of several recent research reports. Williams Trading dropped their price objective on shares of NIKE from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a 'buy' rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 19th.”

— Williams Trading, Equity Research Analyst

“Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an 'outperform' rating and set a $78.00 target price on shares of NIKE in a report on Thursday, March 5th.”

— Royal Bank Of Canada, Equity Research Analyst

What’s next

NIKE is expected to report its next quarterly earnings results in late June 2026, which will provide further insight into the company's performance and outlook.

The takeaway

NIKE remains a closely watched stock in the consumer discretionary sector, with institutional investors closely monitoring the company's strategic moves and market positioning. The recent reduction in Exchange Traded Concepts' NIKE holdings suggests some caution among investors, though the overall consensus view remains positive.