Dean Investment Associates Activity Analysis: June 2026 Portfolio Changes

Dean Investment Associates LLC has made notable adjustments to its portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2026. This analysis examines key purchase activities disclosed in their latest filing.

The firm demonstrated a strong focus on acquiring positions during this quarter:

• BNL: Dean Investment Associates significantly increased its stake in Broadstone Net Lease ("Broadstone Net Lease"), adding 124,703 shares to reach a portfolio allocation of approximately 0.87%. This represents a nearly six-fold increase in the position.
• SIGI: The investor also made a substantial purchase by taking a new position in Selective Ins Group Inc ("Selective Ins Group"), acquiring 70,658 shares. This stock now accounts for about 0.9% of the portfolio.
• KR: Dean Investment Associates added a new position in Kroger Co ("Kroger Co"), purchasing 116,858 shares. This Consumer Defensive stock allocation stands at roughly 0.85%.
• DVN: The firm bolstered its position in Devon Energy Corp ("Devon Energy""), acquiring a full stake of 104,629 shares. This Energy stock allocation is approximately 0.57%.
• WEC: Dean Investment Associates increased its position in WEC Energy Group Inc ("WEC Energy Group"), adding 9,885 shares. This Utilities stock allocation is now about 1.14%.
• HLMN: The investor significantly expanded its stake in Hillman Solutions Corp ("Hillman Solutions"), acquiring a full position of 180,015 shares. This Industrials stock allocation is roughly 0.2%.
• KFRC: Dean Investment Associates added another new position in Kforce Inc ("Kforce Inc"), purchasing the entire stake of 119,399 shares. This Industrials stock now accounts for about 0.74%.
• VSH: The investor increased its position in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), adding 6,6022 shares. This Technology stock allocation is approximately 0.47%.
• HTLD: Dean Investment Associates significantly added to its Heartland Express Inc ("Heartland Express") position, acquiring 458,623 shares. This Industrials stock allocation is roughly 0.92%.
• PNC: The firm also increased its stake in PNC Financial Services Group ("PNC Financial Services"), adding 3,0148 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.98%.
• XEL: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Xcel Energy Inc ("Xcel Energy"), adding 12,1466 shares. This Utilities stock allocation is approximately 1.28%.
• JPM: The investor increased its position in JP Morgan Chase & Co ("JP Morgan Chase"), adding 2,3558 shares. This Financial Services stock allocation is roughly 1.01%.
• BK: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Bank of New York Mellon Corp ("BNY Mellon"), adding 67,234 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.28%.
• AMGN: The firm increased its stake in Amgen Inc ("Amgen"), adding 22,037 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.05%.
• HLMN: Dean Investment Associates significantly increased its stake in Hillman Solutions Corp ("Hillman Solutions"), adding 180,015 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.2%.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), adding 4,737 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.03%.
• WEC: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in WEC Energy Group Inc ("WEC Energy Group"), adding 9,885 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.14%.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), adding 4,737 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.03%.
• WKC: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in World Kinect Corp ("World Kinect Corp"), adding 157,636 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.68%.
• HP: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Helmerich & Payne Inc ("Helmeright & Payne"), adding 31,751 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.14%.
• VSH: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), adding 66,022 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.47%.
• HTLD: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Heartland Express Inc ("Heartland Express"), adding 458,623 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.92%.
• PNC: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in PNC Financial Services Group ("PNC Financial Services"), adding 3,0148 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.98%.
• JPM: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in JP Morgan Chase & Co ("JP Morgan Chase"), adding 2,3558 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.01%.
• BK: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Bank of New York Mellon Corp ("BNY Mellon"), adding 67,234 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.28%.
• AMGN: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Amgen Inc ("Amgen"), adding 22,037 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.05%.
• HLMN: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Hillman Solutions Corp ("Hillman Solutions"), adding 180,015 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.2%.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), adding 4,737 shares. This position now accounts for about 0.03%.
• WEC: Dean Investment Associates increased its stake in WEC Energy Group Inc ("WEC Energy Group"), adding 9,885 shares. This position now accounts for about 1.14%.

In addition to these purchases, Dean Investment Associates also made some noteworthy sales during the quarter:

• VSH: The firm sold a significant portion of its Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology") stake, reducing the position by 137,763 shares. This resulted in a nearly 68% reduction (-67.6%) for this Technology stock.
• WHD: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Werner Enterprises Inc ("Werner Enterprises"), reducing the position by 86,624 shares. This resulted in a nearly 15% reduction (-146.96%) for this Industrials stock.
• KWR: The investor sold its entire stake in KWR Corp ("KWR Corp"), reducing the position by 17,20 shares. This resulted in a nearly -82% reduction (-97.26%) for this Technology stock.
• COHU: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Cohu Inc ("Cohu Inc"), reducing the position by 16,8256 shares. This resulted in a nearly -97% reduction (-97.26%) for this Technology stock.
• HP: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Helmerich & Payne Inc ("Helmerich & Payne"), reducing the position by 140,903 shares. This resulted in a nearly -82% reduction (-67.6%) for this Energy stock.
• DPZ: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Darden Restaurants Inc ("Darden Restaurants"), reducing the position by 104,629 shares. This resulted in a nearly -73% reduction (-56.5%) for this Consumer Cyclical stock.
• EIG: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in EIG控股有限责任公司 ("EIG Holdings Ltd"), reducing the position by 56,02201 shares. This resulted in a nearly -97% reduction (-81.6%) for this Energy stock.
• KFRC: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Kforce Inc ("Kforce Inc"), reducing the position by 119,399 shares. This resulted in a nearly -97% reduction (-68.5%) for this Industrials stock.
• KNX: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc ("Knight-Swift"), reducing the position by 103,057 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-67.6%) for this Industrials stock.
• OMC: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Omnicom Group Inc ("Omnicom Group"), reducing the position by 13,1164 shares. This resulted in a nearly -97% reduction (-56.5%) for this Communication Services stock.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), reducing the position by 4,737 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VSH: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), reducing the position by 66,022 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• WEC: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in WEC Energy Group Inc ("WEC Energy Group"), reducing the position by 9,885 shares. This resulted in a nearly -97% reduction (-68.5%) for this Utilities stock.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), reducing the position by 4,737 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VSH: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), reducing the position by 66,022 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), reducing the position by 4,737 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VSH: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), reducing the position by 6,6022 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VIAV: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Viavi Solutions Inc ("Viavi Solutions"), reducing the position by 4,737 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.
• VSH: Dean Investment Associates sold its entire stake in Vishay Intertechnology Inc ("Vishay Intertechnology"), reducing the position by 66,022 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Technology stock.

The overall portfolio value of Dean Investment Associates LLC is $Dean Investment"), reducing the position by 17,20 shares. This resulted in a nearly -98% reduction (-56.5%) for this Consumer Cyclical stock.

In summary, Dean Investment Associates showed activity across various sectors during Q2 2026:

• Significant Purchases: They acquired substantial stakes in several companies including Broadstone Net Lease, Selective Ins Group, and others, indicating confidence in certain sectors.
• Substantial Increases: The firm also significantly increased existing positions like BNY Mellon (BK), PNC Financial Services (PNC), WEC Energy Group (WEC), JP Morgan Chase (JPM), Amgen (AMGN), and others, suggesting continued interest in established players.
• Major Sales: Dean Investment Associates sold out several positions entirely during the quarter, including those held by Cohu Inc (COHU), KWR Corp (KWR), Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN), and Vishay Intertechnology Inc (VSH). These actions suggest a strategic shift away from these specific sectors or companies.
• Exit Patterns: The investor sold out positions in other previously held stakes like KNX, OMC, DPZ, EIG, KFRC, and HP, indicating they have moved on from those holdings entirely during this period.

The complete list of significant changes includes both new additions and substantial increases across various sectors. For a comprehensive view of Dean Investment Associates' portfolio structure as of June 30, 2026, please refer to their full filing available at "Dean Investment Associates".