Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP: Significant Purchases & Sales Observed in Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity
This analysis details the notable buying and selling activities observed by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP during their most recent reporting period, focusing on changes to specific holdings.
As reported for the Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP, portfolio activity during Q2 2026 reveals a dynamic approach to investing, characterized by both strategic additions and concentrated exits. The firm's holdings show significant shifts in allocation across various sectors this quarter.
Prominent Purchases Observed This Quarter
VN Investment Management demonstrated substantial buying activity during Q2 2026. Notably, the investor initiated new positions or significantly increased existing ones for several companies:
- They made a 100% increase in their stake of UNITY SOFTWARE INC (U), which now accounts for 0.62% of the portfolio.
- AVANTOR INC (AVTR) saw a new position initiated with a full share increase, boosting its allocation to 0.65%.
- The investment in AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC), categorized under Real Estate, also increased by 100%, now representing 0.58% of the portfolio value.
- GARRETT MOTION INC (GTX) was added with a full share increase, contributing to its current allocation of 0.93%.
- MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (MGM), part of the Consumer Cyclical sector, also experienced a complete share increase, now holding 0.74%.
- Furthermore, LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS INC (LTH) was initiated with a full purchase, adding to its allocation of 0.50%.
Concentrated Sales and Exits
In contrast to the buying activity, VN Investment Management also executed significant selling moves during Q2 2026:
- The position in ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI), a Basic Materials stock, was drastically reduced by approximately -51.33%, impacting its portfolio allocation.
- They sold shares of ARCHROCK INC (AROC) completely (-59.44%), removing it from the active holdings list entirely for this reporting period.
- EXELON CORP (EXC), a Utilities stock, was also fully exited with a -100% change in shares held.
- In the Energy sector, CENTENNIAL RESOURCE DEVELO-A (PR) saw its position reduced by nearly half (-45.09%), affecting its allocation percentage.
Detailed Breakdown of Changed Holdings
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the specific holdings that changed during Q2 2026:
| Symbol | Stock Name | Sector | Total Stock Value Change % | Allocation Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVTR | Avantor Inc. | Healthcare | +100.0% | New Position (0.65%) |
| AGNC | AGNC Investment Corp | Real Estate | +100.0% | +100% allocation increase to 0.58% |
| GTX | Garrett Motion Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | +100.0% | New Position (0.93%) |
| U | Unity Software Inc. | Technology | +100.0% | +100% allocation increase to 0.62% |
| HBM | Hudbay Minerals Inc. | Basic Materials | +147.78% | +147.78% allocation increase to 0.61% |
| MGM | Mgm Resorts International | Consumer Cyclical | +100.0% | New Position (0.74%) |
| LTH | Life Time Group Holdings Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | +100.0% | New Position (0.50%) |
| NUE | Nucor Corp | Basic Materials | -12.21% change in shares | -12.21% allocation decrease to 1.47% |
| PR | Centennial Resource Develop-A | Energy | -45.09% change in shares | -45.09% allocation decrease to 0.27% |
| TTI | Tetra Technologies Inc. | Energy | +41.4% change in shares | +41.4% allocation increase to 0.39% |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd | Travel & Leisure (Unknown) | +41.82% change in shares | +41.82% allocation increase to 0.61% |
| ESI | Element Solutions Inc. | Basic Materials | -51.33% change in shares | -51.33% allocation decrease to 0.73% |
| AROC | Archrock Inc. | Energy | -59.44% change in shares | -59.44% allocation decrease to 0.37% |
Purchase Focus by Sector
The investor's buying activity was spread across multiple sectors:
- Technology saw purchases of UNITY SOFTWARE INC (U).
- Healthcare included a new position in AGNC Investment Corp.
- Real Estate was targeted with the full acquisition of AGNC Investment Corp.
- Consumer Cyclical featured significant buys like GARRETT MOTION INC (GTX), MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, and LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS INC (LTH).
- Basic Materials saw a notable increase in HUDBAY MINERALS INC.
Sales Concentration by Sector
The selling activity appeared more concentrated:
- Energy experienced significant reductions, including the complete exit of ARCHROCK INC and substantial decreases in CENTENNIAL RESOURCE DEVELO-A (-45.09%) and TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC (+41.4% allocation increase).
- Utilities saw a full sale of EXELON CORP.
- Basic Materials had the most pronounced sell, with ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC reduced by -51.33%.
The overall portfolio value stood at $10.87 billion as of June 30th, 2026, reflecting these changes in allocation and position size.