# Asset managers rebalance equity holdings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asset-managers-cutting-equity-holdings
> Updated: 2026-08-01T07:38:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Late July 2026 saw Assetmark Inc. and Amundi sharply trim stakes in Hershey, HubSpot, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and VeriSign, while HSBC slashed its position in AptarGroup. The filings highlighted a broader trend of large investors reshaping U.S. equity portfolios.

On 1 August 2026, Amundi moved in the opposite direction, boosting its Sun Communities REIT holding by 19.7% to roughly $39.3 million (0.25% of the REIT). At the same time, Bank of New York Mellon reduced its Astronics aerospace stake by about $7.7 million, leaving a 0.32% position. These adjustments reinforce the ongoing pattern of active rebalancing—both divestitures and selective additions—by major asset managers and hedge funds across diverse sectors.

Overall, institutional investors continue to fine‑tune portfolios, shedding sizable portions of certain equity positions while retaining or modestly expanding others, reflecting a dynamic approach to risk and opportunity management.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Institutional investors adjust stakes in Sun Communities REIT and Astronics aerospace firm

Amundi boosted its Sun Communities stake to 0.25% ($39.3 M) while Bank of New York Mellon cut its Astronics holding to 0.32% ($7.7 M), showing active rebalancing by institutional investors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amundi-cuts-stakes-in-hewlett-packard-enterprise-and-verisign

### 2026-07-23: Assetmark Inc. cuts holdings in Hershey and HubSpot stocks

Assetmark Inc. sold about 61% of its Hershey shares and 67% of its HubSpot shares in Q1, leaving modest positions in each company.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assetmark-inc-cuts-holdings-in-hershey-and-hubspot-stocks

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