Filing Details
NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND, a registered investment adviser, reduced its position in Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) during Q2 2026, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The firm sold 416,903 shares of the Financial Services company, reducing its total holdings to 3,721,536 shares valued at approximately $307.5M as of the filing date. This represents a 10.1% decrease in the position.
Market Context
Wells Fargo & Company's stock currently trades at $84.45 with a market capitalization of $301.1B.
Institutional selling doesn't always signal a bearish outlook. Large funds regularly trim positions for portfolio rebalancing, client redemptions, or to lock in gains. That said, when a major holder like NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND reduces exposure to Wells Fargo & Company, it's worth monitoring whether other institutions are making similar moves.
Financial sector holdings are closely tied to interest rate expectations and economic outlook. Institutional moves in Wells Fargo & Company may reflect broader views on credit conditions and banking sector profitability.
The size of this position — $307.5 million — places it among the more significant institutional holdings in Wells Fargo & Company. Large positions like this can influence trading dynamics and are closely watched by market participants tracking smart money flows.
Investors should note that 13F filings reflect holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and are filed up to 45 days later. The position may have changed since the filing date. 13F data is most useful when analyzed alongside other signals such as insider transactions, analyst ratings, and fundamental trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 13F filing?
A 13F filing is a quarterly SEC report required for institutional managers with over $100 million in assets. It discloses equity holdings, providing transparency into how firms like NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND position their portfolios.
How can I track institutional ownership of WFC?
View all institutional holders on our WFC institutional ownership page.