Ritholtz Wealth Management Boosts LyondellBasell Industries Stake

Institutional investor increases position in specialty chemicals company

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:56am

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Ritholtz Wealth Management's increased investment in LyondellBasell's industrial chemical operations signals confidence in the company's long-term prospects.Houston Today

Ritholtz Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm, has increased its stake in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) by 48.1% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 41,133 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at $1.78 million.

Why it matters

This investment move by Ritholtz Wealth Management signals the firm's confidence in LyondellBasell's long-term prospects, despite the company's recent stock price volatility and analyst ratings that have been mixed. The increased stake could indicate the advisory firm sees potential upside in the specialty chemicals manufacturer.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Ritholtz Wealth Management acquired an additional 13,356 shares of LyondellBasell during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 41,133 shares. The firm's holdings in the company are now valued at $1.78 million. LyondellBasell is a global chemical company that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers, supplying raw materials to a wide range of industries.

Ritholtz Wealth Management increased its LyondellBasell stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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