Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Doubles Down on Amazon
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd., a major institutional investor, has significantly increased its stake in Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN).
In the second quarter, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased 27,823,553 shares of Amazon's stock, valued at approximately $6,631,466,000.
This acquisition represents about 3.7% of Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.'s portfolio and makes it the company's fourth-largest holding.
The news comes as Amazon continues to expand its lead in e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) markets.