Invesco QQQ $QQQ Shares Sold by Breakwater Capital Group

Key Points

• Breakwater Capital Group cut its Invesco QQQ stake by 31.8% in the second quarter, selling 1,466 shares and retaining 3,145 shares valued at approximately $2.32 million.
• QQQ shares opened at $723.03, up 1.2%, and remained near their 12-month high of $748.65. Strong demand for technology-focused ETFs and hopes for easier Federal Reserve policy have supported the fund, although valuation and inflation risks remain.
• Invesco QQQ increased its quarterly dividend to $0.8135 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend of $3.25 and a 0.5% yield.

Breakwater Capital Group decreased its stake in shares of Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ - Free Report) by 31.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,145 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 1,466 shares during the period. Breakwater Capital Group's holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $2,316,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in Invesco QQQ by 2,150.0% in the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 45 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Shcp LLC purchased a new position in Invesco QQQ in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Invesco QQQ in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco QQQ during the 1st quarter worth about $28,000. 44.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Invesco QQQ

Here are the key news stories impacting Invesco QQQ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Investors directed billions into broad U.S. equity ETFs and mega-cap technology leaders this week, signaling continued demand for the large Nasdaq-listed companies that heavily influence QQQ. Broad Market Momentum and Defensive Pivots: This Week's Top ETF Flows
• Positive Sentiment: A weaker-than-expected July employment report has reduced expectations for additional Fed rate hikes and increased hopes for easier monetary policy. Lower interest-rate expectations generally benefit growth and technology stocks by improving the value of future earnings. July Payrolls: Bad News Is Good Again
• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq-focused ETFs and broader U.S. equity indicators advanced after midday, reinforcing the market’s current tech-led momentum and providing a favorable backdrop for QQQ. Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to debate whether the Nasdaq rally can extend through the second half of 2026. Potential catalysts include artificial-intelligence investment and easing financial conditions, while elevated valuations and earnings volatility remain key risks. A Guide to Nasdaq ETF Investing
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors are rotating defensively into ultra-short Treasuries, gold and healthcare, suggesting that geopolitical uncertainty and volatility are limiting broader risk appetite. A hotter-than-expected July CPI report could also revive inflation concerns and pressure high-growth technology valuations. July CPI Inflation Could Come in Hot

Invesco QQQ Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NASDAQ QQQ opened at $723.03 on Friday. Invesco QQQ has a 12 month low of $555.60 and a 12 month high of $748.65. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $714.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $661.14.

Invesco QQQ Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a dividend of $0.8135 per share. This represents a $3.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. This is an increase from Invesco QQQ's previous quarterly dividend of $0.73. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 22nd.

About Invesco QQQ

PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 is a unit investment trust that issues securities called Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock. The Trust's investment objective is to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. The Trust provides investors with the opportunity to purchase units of beneficial interest in the Trust representing proportionate undivided interests in the portfolio of securities held by the Trust, which consists of substantially all of the securities, in substantially the same weighting, as the component securities of the Nasdaq-100 Index.

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