Bank of America 13F: Cuts ASE Technology (ASX) Stake by $71M
Bank of America lowered its investment in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. during the period, reducing its holdings by over 1.9 million shares.
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Bank of America sold 1,936,538 shares from its stake in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. ($ASX), a 22.08% decrease, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated May 18, 2026. It reported 6,833,380 shares worth $251.47 million at the end of the quarter.
Since the filing, $ASX is up 23.1% after 1 week, up 18.3% after 1 month and up 26.2% to date (from the $31.33 close on May 18, 2026).
Key Points
- Bank of America reduced its stake in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:ASX) by 22.1%, cutting 1,936,538 shares to finish the period with 6,833,800 shares valued at approximately $251.5 million.
- Bank of America held 6,833,380 $ASX shares at quarter end, down 22.08% from the prior quarter.
- Company insiders have been active recently, including Chief Administration Officer Du-Tsuen Uang selling blocks of shares across mid-June 2026 and other executive transactions.
- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. operates in the semiconductor space with a forward P/E of 22.4 and eyes its next earnings release on October 29, 2026.
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Bank of America Reduces Stake in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
Bank of America trimmed its exposure to ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:ASX) during the period, cutting its holdings by 1,936,538 shares. That adjustment represents a 22.1% decrease from the prior period, leaving the institution with 6,833,800 shares. Based on the reporting window, the remaining stake carried a value of roughly $251.5 million. Because 13F filings look backward at institutional activity, the snapshot shows where the position stood at the close of the reporting window and may not reflect current holdings.
Shifts in ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Stock Price
Shares of ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. trade around $36.80 as of Friday, moving within a 52-week band stretching from a low of $10.93 up to $45.52. The equity sits near its 50-day moving average of $38.06 while remaining well above its longer-term 200-day trend line near $29.37. With a forward P/E ratio of 22.4 based on expected earnings, the valuation frames how institutional investors weigh the firm against its semiconductor peers.
Recent Earnings Performance
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. posted substantial revenue figures totaling $711.2 billion alongside positive annual revenue growth of 26.7%. Profitability metrics show a net margin of 8.5% and a return on equity of 17.0%, paired with an earnings per share figure of $0.82. The next quarterly report is scheduled for October 29, 2026, giving market participants a fresh look at operational results.
Dividend Profile
Income-focused investors tracking ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. note an annual dividend rate of $0.42 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 1.0%. The payout ratio sits at 51.0%, indicating that roughly half of earnings go back to shareholders via dividends.
Insider Buying and Selling at ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
Executive trading activity has seen several notable moves from company leaders in June 2026. Chief Administration Officer Du-Tsuen Uang executed a series of sales, starting on June 18, 2026, by parting with 3,000 shares at an average price of $611.00 for a total of $1.83 million. Uang followed that up by selling 5,000 shares on June 22, 2026, at $667.00 per share worth $3.34 million, and another 3,000 shares on June 23, 2026, at $697.00 per share valued at $2.09 million. Earlier in the month, Antonia Korsanos bought 135,000 shares on June 15, 2026, at $35.42 each for a total of $4.78 million, while Jamie Odell and Antonia Korsanos each sold 30,000 shares on June 16, 2026, at $90.08 per share, netting $2.70 million apiece.
What ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Does
Headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. provides semiconductor manufacturing services globally. The business operates specialized segments focused on packaging, testing, and electronic manufacturing services, handling everything from wafer probing and advanced packaging to integrated solutions for computing, automotive, and server hardware.
Looking Ahead After the Filing
Bank of America's decision to scale back its investment sits alongside active insider selling and buying during June. Observers will track future SEC disclosures and the upcoming October earnings release to see how major institutions adjust their portfolios heading into the final stretch of the year.
Source: Bank of America's 13F filing on $ASX (May 18, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Bank of America 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
