Cantor Fitzgerald Reduces LyondellBasell Stake

Investment firm sells over 14,000 shares of specialty chemicals company

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:38am

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Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. reduced its holdings in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) by 10.2% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 14,031 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock.

Why it matters

This transaction provides insight into the investment decisions of Cantor Fitzgerald, a prominent financial services firm. The reduction in LyondellBasell's shares could signal a shift in the firm's outlook on the specialty chemicals industry or the company's prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. owned 123,434 shares of LyondellBasell Industries as of the end of the fourth quarter, down from 137,465 shares held previously. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.35, resulting in proceeds of approximately $26.2 million.

  • Cantor Fitzgerald reduced its LyondellBasell stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P.

A prominent investment management firm that reduced its holdings in LyondellBasell Industries.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

A global chemical company that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers.

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The takeaway

This transaction highlights the ongoing shifts in institutional investment strategies within the specialty chemicals sector. Investors will be closely watching to see if other firms follow Cantor Fitzgerald's lead or if LyondellBasell's fundamentals remain attractive despite the recent share sale.