Cerity Partners LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ – Free Report) by 0.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 730,613 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 944 shares during the period. Invesco QQQ accounts for 0.7% of Cerity Partners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $438,638,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC raised its stake in Invesco QQQ by 704,593.7% during the 2nd quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 67,615,365 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $37,299,340,000 after acquiring an additional 67,605,770 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in Invesco QQQ by 42.4% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 4,895,265 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $2,700,424,000 after buying an additional 1,457,109 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Invesco QQQ by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,223,327 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,778,116,000 after buying an additional 22,220 shares during the period. HRT Financial LP raised its position in Invesco QQQ by 118.3% during the 2nd quarter. HRT Financial LP now owns 3,145,578 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,735,226,000 after buying an additional 1,704,600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Symphony Financial Ltd. Co. purchased a new position in Invesco QQQ during the 2nd quarter worth $1,236,482,000. 44.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Invesco QQQ News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Invesco QQQ this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Large-cap internet and AI beneficiaries—names like Alphabet—are cited as potential drivers for ETFs such as QQQ, supporting the fund’s upside given its heavy tech/mega-cap weighting. Famed Internet Stocks Could Propel These ETFs in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Daily ETF commentary reports QQQ gains and broader index strength, confirming short‑term bullish momentum and positive investor sentiment into the start of the week. QQQ ETF Daily Snapshot, 1-6-2026
- Positive Sentiment: ETF industry flow analysis shows continued appetite for core equity ETFs after a big 2025, which tends to benefit large, liquid ETFs like QQQ via inflows and tight spreads. From Bitcoin to Bonds: Examining the 2025 ETF Heavyweights
- Positive Sentiment: Reported share acquisition by Sterling Investment Counsel (1,817 shares) is a small but positive signal of institutional buying interest in QQQ. Sterling Investment Counsel Acquires 1,817 Shares in Invesco QQQ
- Neutral Sentiment: Earlier daily snapshots showed pre-market strength as well, reinforcing momentum but offering limited new information on catalysts. QQQ ETF Daily Snapshot, 1-5-2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Multiple market outlook pieces highlight a generally positive backdrop for 2026 but caution on volatility and intermittent large drawdowns—important for risk management but not an immediate directional catalyst. 2026 Stock Market Outlook: A Positive Backdrop, But Brace For Another 2025-Sized Plunge
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on central bank policy and quantitative easing is mixed—any clear pivot to easing would be bullish for risk assets (and QQQ), but current commentary is watchful rather than decisive. Federal Reserve Watch: Quantitative Easing
- Negative Sentiment: Several macro pieces warn of housing stress, recession risks, and a “dangerous” Fed moment—worsening economic data or hawkish surprises could trigger rotation out of growth/tech and weigh on QQQ. U.S. Economy: Housing, The Pain Begins Now
- Negative Sentiment: Analysis warning that the Fed’s next moves could unsettle markets; heightened policy risk raises the chance of short-term volatility for tech-heavy ETFs. The Fed’s Most Dangerous Moment Yet – And Markets Are Not Ready
Invesco QQQ Stock Performance
Invesco QQQ Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd were given a $0.7941 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. This is an increase from Invesco QQQ’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.69. This represents a $3.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%.
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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