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Amid a broader trend of institutional accumulation in the semiconductor and aerospace sectors, Assenagon Asset Management significantly expanded its positions in Lam Research and RTX Corporation. According to reports, the firm increased its stake in Lam Research to over 2.1 million shares, valued at approximately $452.15 million. Additionally, Assenagon acquired more than 1.18 million additional shares in RTX, bringing the total value of its holding in the defense giant to $344 million.
This strategic move coincides with robust growth in the chip-making equipment sector driven by AI demand, following Lam Research's recent earnings beat. RTX also continues to benefit from heightened global defense spending. Per market data, while peers like Applied Materials show steady institutional interest, Assenagon's aggressive accumulation underscores a specific conviction in these two leaders. Analysts note that such 13F-style updates often signal long-term institutional confidence in a sector's fundamental resilience against macroeconomic shifts.
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