Wedbush Expands ETF, Tech Stock Stakes

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Wedbush Securities Inc. disclosed new and increased positions across five holdings in its second-quarter filings, underscoring active diversification into ETFs and large-cap stocks. In Avantis U.S. Equity ETF (AVUS), Wedbush bought 68,767 shares valued around $6.71 million. In Linde PLC (LIN), the firm purchased 8,061 shares worth about $4.18 million. In Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), Wedbush increased its stake by 24.4% to 5,280 shares, valued at about $5.10 million. In JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF (JTEK), the firm acquired 319,340 shares totaling roughly $18.76 million. In ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (NOBL), Wedbush boosted its position by 269.1% to 180,932 shares valued at about $10.96 million.

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