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Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ) Stock Price Down 1% - Should You Sell?

Published January 7, 2025

Shares of Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ) experienced a 1% decline during mid-day trading on Tuesday, with the stock going as low as $516.14 and last priced at $519.15. This decline is notable as roughly 11,746,303 shares changed hands, a significant 57% drop in volume compared to its average daily trading volume of 27,542,547 shares. The previous closing price was $524.54.

Invesco QQQ Price Performance

The stock is currently positioned with a 50-day moving average at $513.21 and a 200-day moving average at $490.14. Understanding these averages helps investors gauge potential price movements over varying time frames.

Invesco QQQ Announces Dividend

Invesco QQQ also recently announced a dividend, which was paid to investors on December 31st. Shareholders on record as of December 23rd received a dividend of $0.8347. It's important for investors to keep track of ex-dividend dates to capitalize on dividend payments.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Recently, several institutional investors have made adjustments to their holdings in Invesco QQQ. For example, Legacy Bridge LLC increased its stake in the ETF by 60% during the third quarter, now owning 120 shares valued at $59,000. Additionally, BNP Paribas has taken a new position valued at approximately $62,000, while Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC raised its stake by 75.9%, now owning shares worth $71,000. Providence Capital Advisors LLC also acquired a new position worth about $76,000 in the second quarter. Overall, institutional investors hold about 44.58% of the stock, which reflects a growing interest in this ETF.

Invesco QQQ Company Profile

PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 is a unit investment trust that issues securities known as Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock. The investment goal of the Trust is to generate investment results that closely mirror the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. By investing in this Trust, investors gain exposure to a portfolio of securities that closely aligns with the Nasdaq-100 Index.

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In conclusion, if you are contemplating whether to hold or sell your Invesco QQQ shares, it is important to consider both market conditions and analyst recommendations. Although currently rated as a "Hold," some analysts believe there are more attractive stocks to invest in right now.

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