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Vaughan Nelson sold 1,788,953 shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation with an estimated trade value of about $145.27 million (based on quarterly average price).
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The transaction represented 1.42% of 13F reportable assets under management (AUM).
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The fund still holds 405,677 shares, but it is no longer a top-five position.
On Jan. 15, 2026, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. disclosed a sale of 1,788,953 Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) shares, an estimated $145.27 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing released Jan. 15, 2026, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. reduced its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation by 1,788,953 shares. The estimated transaction value was $145.27 million, based on the average unadjusted closing price during the quarter. As a result, the fund’s quarter-end position value dropped by $156.2 million, reflecting both the share sale and price movement.
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This was a sale, reducing the position to 0.33% of the fund’s 13F AUM; previously, the stake accounted for 1.7% of AUM in the prior quarter.
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Top holdings after the filing:
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NASDAQ:GOOGL: $304 million (3.0% of AUM)
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NASDAQ:NVDA: $293 million (2.9% of AUM)
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NASDAQ:AMZN: $265 million (2.6% of AUM)
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NYSE:LLY: $247 million (2.4% of AUM)
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NASDAQ:MSFT: $238 million (2.3% of AUM)
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As of Jan. 14, 2026, shares were priced at $88.32, up 5.7% over the past year.
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Metric |
Value |
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Revenue (TTM) |
$3.4 billion |
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Net income (TTM) |
$914.3 million |
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Dividend yield |
1.73% |
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Price (as of market close 2026-01-14) |
$88.32 |
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Western Alliance offers a broad suite of commercial and consumer banking products, including deposit accounts, commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, and treasury management services.
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It provides lending activities, treasury management, mortgage products, and cash management solutions among its services.
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The company serves middle-market businesses, commercial real estate developers, and individual consumers, with a geographic focus on Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is a leading regional bank holding company with a diversified portfolio of lending and deposit products. The company leverages its strong presence in key western U.S. markets to serve commercial and consumer clients through 36 branch locations and specialized loan production offices.
There are several concerns surrounding regional banks, including the future interest rate environment. But there is also optimism surrounding anticipated 2026 results. Investors, therefore, may be wondering why investment manager Vaughan Nelson slashed its Western Alliance holdings by more than 80%.
