Dimensional Fund Advisors Reduces AMETEK Holdings

Institutional investor sells over 115,000 shares of technology company

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP decreased its holdings in AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) by 5.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,034,786 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 115,097 shares.

Why it matters

AMETEK is a major industrial technology company, so changes in large institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the stock. Dimensional Fund Advisors is a prominent investment firm, so their trading activity is closely watched by analysts and investors.

The details

Dimensional Fund Advisors sold 115,097 shares of AMETEK in the 3rd quarter, reducing its total stake in the company to 2,034,786 shares. This represented a 5.4% decrease in Dimensional's holdings. At the end of the reporting period, Dimensional's AMETEK position was valued at $382.52 million, making it one of the company's largest institutional investors.

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors decreased its AMETEK holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

An American investment management firm that provides investment solutions to investors worldwide.

AMETEK, Inc.

A global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices that serves a broad range of industries.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Dimensional Fund Advisors' AMETEK holdings could signal a shift in market sentiment around the industrial technology company, though the overall rationale behind the trade is unclear from the available information.