West Bancorporation Inc. Has $3.72 Million Position in Invesco QQQ $QQQ

Key Points

• West Bancorporation increased its position in Invesco QQQ by 77.8% in Q4 to 6,051 shares worth $3,717,000, making QQQ 1.9% of its portfolio and its 16th‑largest holding.
• QQQ is trading near its 12‑month high (about $664) supported by a risk‑on tech rally and ceasefire‑related inflows, but faces risks from increased competition (BlackRock, State Street) and geopolitical/oil volatility that could pressure future flows.

West Bancorporation Inc. grew its stake in shares of Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ - Free Report) by 77.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 6,051 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 2,648 shares during the period. Invesco QQQ makes up 1.9% of West Bancorporation Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. West Bancorporation Inc.'s holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $3,717,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Sovran Advisors LLC raised its position in Invesco QQQ by 8.0% in the fourth quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC now owns 18,032 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock worth $11,212,000 after purchasing an additional 1,340 shares in the last quarter. Corepath Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Invesco QQQ by 19.7% in the fourth quarter. Corepath Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,723 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock worth $5,471,000 after purchasing an additional 1,436 shares in the last quarter. Great Point Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Invesco QQQ in the third quarter worth about $507,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in Invesco QQQ in the third quarter worth about $10,771,000. Finally, Cane Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Invesco QQQ in the fourth quarter worth about $715,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 44.58% of the company's stock.

Invesco QQQ Price Performance

NASDAQ:QQQ opened at $664.23 on Tuesday. Invesco QQQ has a 12-month low of $462.43 and a 12-month high of $664.51. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $607.34 and a 200 day moving average price of $612.79.

Invesco QQQ Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.7328 per share. This represents a $2.93 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 23rd.

Key Headlines Impacting Invesco QQQ

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

• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq‑100 momentum: QQQ is benefiting from a sustained risk‑on rally and recent ceasefire headlines that have pushed tech and the Nasdaq‑100 toward all‑time highs, supporting further inflows and positive price direction. Top 3 catalysts for Nasdaq 100 Index and QQQ ETF this week
• Positive Sentiment: Ceasefire tailwind: Analysis shows a calmer Middle East tone (ceasefire-related) lifting tech stocks that dominate QQQ’s weighting, a key bullish catalyst for the ETF. Ceasefire Without An Endgame: Tech Climbs The Wall Of Hormuz
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑term trading noise: Daily updates show only slight pre‑market moves for QQQ, indicating small intraday variation despite the broader uptrend. Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) Daily Update, 4-27-2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Issuer earnings watch: Coverage of Invesco’s upcoming earnings raises questions about revenue growth versus profit declines for the issuer — this may influence fund flows or sentiment for Invesco products, including QQQ, but the direct ETF impact is uncertain. Invesco earnings up next: Can revenue growth offset profit decline?
• Negative Sentiment: Rising competition: BlackRock and State Street are seeking Nasdaq‑100 products to compete with QQQ — increased competition could pressure QQQ’s market share and fee dynamics over time. BlackRock, State Street Want In on the Nasdaq 100. Can They Compete With Invesco’s QQQ?
• Negative Sentiment: Challengers emerge: Analysts note a structural shift inviting new challengers to QQQ’s dominance — an item to monitor for longer‑term ETF flows and competitive positioning. QQQ State of Play: Challengers Emerge After Structural Shift
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical/oil risk: Coverage highlights that slowed peace talks and oil back near $100/barrel could spark volatility and dent tech multiples that drive QQQ performance. Nasdaq Composite Eyes AI Deals, Tech Earnings and Fed but Oil Shock Looms

Invesco QQQ Company Profile

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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