Dean Investment Associates' Significant Holdings Changes in Q2 2026

As of June 30, 2026, Dean Investment Associates, Llc maintained a portfolio valued at approximately $7.03 billion. The firm demonstrated active management during the quarter through significant changes to its holdings.

Prominent Purchases Observed

Dean Investment Associates showed strong buying interest in several stocks this quarter:

• World Kinect Corp (WKC), adding a substantial position within the Energy sector, increasing its stake by 1107.11% to represent 0.68% of the portfolio.
• Broadstone Net Lease (BNL), significantly boosted its position in Real Estate, increasing by 63.27% with a total new stake allocation of 0.87%.
• Selective Ins Group Inc (SIG), acquired shares representing 0.9% of the portfolio, indicating confidence in this Financial Services company.
• DPZ and EIG, both newly acquired positions, though specific allocations aren't provided in the top holdings list.
• Kroger Co (KR), significantly increased its stake by 100%, adding a position worth approximately $6.49 million, now accounting for about 0.85% of the portfolio.
• Kforce Inc (KFRC), acquired shares representing 0.74% of Dean Investment Associates' holdings, a significant new position in the Industrials sector.
• Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN), made a substantial entry into its portfolio with shares worth approximately $1.52 million, now representing 0.2% of the total value.
• Vishay Intertechnology Inc (VSH), despite a large sell in this quarter (-67.6%), it was acquired previously and still holds significant weight at 0.47%.
• Heartland Express Inc (HTLD), added a considerable position, now accounting for about $6.98 million or 0.92% of the portfolio.

Notable Reductions and Exits

In contrast to its buying activity, Dean Investment Associates also reduced positions in several key holdings:

• Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), decreased its stake by 3.11%.
• Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK), saw a reduction of 3.41% in its allocation.
• WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC), experienced a decrease of 15.37%.
• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), reduced its position by 3.03%.
• Amgen Inc (AMGN), decreased its holdings by approximately 6.17%.
• JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM), reduced its stake by about 4.94%.
• PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), decreased its position by roughly 5.40%.
• EOG Resources Inc (EOG), reduced its stake by about 5.65%.

Significant Sell Patterns

The investor also divested substantial portions of other holdings:

• Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV), sold off almost its entire position, reducing it by 97.26%.
• COHU was completely exited from the portfolio during this period.
• Kroger (KR) is not mentioned in the significant sell list, so Dean Investment Associates likely held onto its stake despite other reductions. Wait, let's check: The significant_sell_symbols are listed as ["COHU", "VSH", "WHD", "KWR", "HP"] - note HP is already covered in the reduction section above. This list includes COHU (likely exited), VSH (partially sold, but still holds significant weight), WHD (reduced by 69.66%), KWR (exited?), and confirms Helmerich & Payne Inc (HP) was significantly reduced.

Detailed Portfolio Allocation Changes

The changes observed reflect shifts in Dean Investment Associates' sector focus:

• The firm increased its exposure to Industrials, particularly with large additions like HLMN, KFRC, and HTLD.
• Within the Financial Services sector, there were notable reductions in JPMorgan (JPM) and PNC Financial Services (PNC), while new positions like SFNC were added.
• The Energy allocation saw a mix of large buys (WKC, DVN) and significant sells/Reductions (HP).

Dean Investment Associates' actions this quarter indicate active management across multiple sectors. For more detailed information on their portfolio holdings or to view the complete filing data for Dean Investment Associates, visit Dean Investment Associates.