Associated Banc-Corp Q2 Portfolio Activity: Significant Buys in ETFs & Tech Stocks
Associated Banc-Corp's portfolio saw notable changes this quarter, including substantial increases in certain Vanguard funds and adjustments to its top tech holdings.
As of June 30th, 2026, Associated Banc-Corp has shown active management within its investment portfolio. The total value reported is $4.19 billion.
Key Portfolio Changes
The investor's actions this quarter are evident through the changed_holdings. Notably, there were significant purchases in several Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and some individual stocks, while other positions saw reductions or remained static.
Prominent Purchases
The most striking activity involved substantial increases in ETF holdings. The investor significantly boosted their position in Vanguard Index Funds (VO) by 310%, adding a considerable number of shares. Similarly, the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VUG) experienced an enormous 521% increase in holdings.
Beyond ETFs, there were significant purchases in individual stocks as well. The investor notably increased their stake in Sysco Corp (SYY) by a staggering 133.33%. Another large purchase was observed in the consumer cyclical space with Airbnb Inc (ABNB), which saw its position increase by 100%.
Portfolio Adjustments
The investor also made adjustments to existing positions. Shares of Apple Inc (AAPL) decreased slightly, falling by approximately 8.7%. Similarly, holdings in Alphabet (GOOGL) saw a small reduction of about 2.61%.
Sector Overview
These changes reflect activity across various sectors. Technology remains a strong focus, with holdings in Lam Research (LRCX), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple showing decreases, though still maintaining significant allocations. Financial Services experienced a notable change with the increase in holdings of its own stock (Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)). Conversely, positions like Philip Morris International (PM) decreased by 11.08%.
Focus on ETFs
The investor appears to have a particular interest in Vanguard and Schwab funds this quarter, evidenced by the large increases in VO, VUG, IWF (ISHares TR (IWF)), SCHO (Schwab Strategic Trust) and SCHZ. These actions suggest a continued strategy of investing in diversified index funds.