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Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ) Shares Down 0.1% - Here's What Happened

Published October 17, 2024

Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ) experienced a slight decline of 0.1% on Wednesday. The shares fell to a low of $487.57 before closing at $490.53. During the trading session, approximately 6,797,507 shares exchanged hands, reflecting a significant decrease in volume of 83% compared to the average daily volume of 39,060,172 shares. The previous closing price stood at $490.85.

Stock Movement Insights

The stock's performance is notably influenced by its moving averages, which currently sit at $474.82 for the fifty-day simple moving average and $464.10 for the 200-day simple moving average. This data can provide insights into the stock's recent trends and potential future movements.

Dividend Announcement

Invesco QQQ has also announced a quarterly dividend to be issued on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders on record as of September 23rd will receive a dividend of $0.677 per share. The ex-dividend date was set for that same day, and this translates to an annual dividend of $2.71, yielding a rate of 0.55%.

Institutional Investors' Activities

Recent modifications in holdings by institutional investors and hedge funds show a growing interest in Invesco QQQ. Global Assets Advisory LLC acquired a new position worth approximately $1.58 billion in the first quarter. Steel Grove Capital Advisors LLC made a notable increase in its stake by 934%, now owning over 3.4 million shares valued at $1.53 billion. Additionally, Strategic Financial Concepts LLC substantially boosted its holdings by 18,691% in the second quarter, acquiring about 2.78 million shares valued at $13.3 million. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC increased its position significantly by 6,215.5%, now holding around 908,924 shares worth nearly $409.5 million. Institutional and hedge funds collectively own about 44.58% of the stock, indicating strong institutional interest.

Overview of Invesco QQQ

PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 allows investors to buy securities that track the Nasdaq-100 Index. The investment objective is to provide performance results aligned with the price and yield of this index, offering investors exposure to a range of securities in a similar proportion to the index's allocations.

Further Exploration

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Information provided here is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest. Investors are encouraged to conduct comprehensive research before making investment decisions.

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