Stock Market Today, Dec. 17: Nu Holdings Falls After Mixed Institutional Moves Signal Uncertainty
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By Jeff Santoro – Dec 17, 2025 at 5:17PM ESTNYSE: NUNu HoldingsMarket Cap$78BToday's Changeangle-down(-2.10%) $0.34Current Price$15.86Price as of December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM ETOn Dec. 17, 2025, mixed fund moves and fresh profit gains put this Latin American digital bank under closer scrutiny.ExpandNYSE: NUNu HoldingsToday's Change(-2.10%) $-0.34Current Price$15.86Key Data PointsMarket Cap$78BDay's Range$15.59 - $16.1652wk Range$9.01 - $17.84Volume57MAvg Vol40MNu Holdings (NU 2.10%), Latin American digital banking provider, closed Wednesday’s session at $15.86, down 2.10%. Trading volume reached 49.6 million shares, nearly 25% above its three-month average of 39.6 million shares.Wednesday’s drop follows third-quarter 13F disclosures that are sending mixed institutional ownership signals and keeping investors focused on Nu’s ability to sustain recent profitability gains.How the markets moved todayThe S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.16%) fell 1.16% to 6,722, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.81%) lost 1.81% to finish at 22,694.
Within Digital Banking, industry peers Banco Macro (BMA 0.72%) and Grupo Financiero Galicia (GGAL 0.38%) also slipped modestly, underscoring how Latin American financial stocks are trading against a backdrop of shifting institutional flows.What this means for investorsRecent 13F filings revealed that two asset managers have made distinct decisions regarding Nu Holdings.
Assenagon Asset Management increased its stake in Nu Holdings by nearly 92% while Salem Investment Counselors trimmed its position by 6%. At first glance, these decisions may seem confusing and lead one to wonder why these funds hold such differing opinions on the stock.However, the details matter. In the case of Assenagon, the nearly doubling of its Nu position brings those shares up to 0.35% of its overall portfolio. Salem's trim of Nu changed its allocation to the stock from 0.99% to 0.98%. The bottom line is that for both funds, its decision to buy or sell Nu Holdings is likely more about marginal portfolio management than it is about the fundamentals of Nu's business.About the AuthorJeff Santoro is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology and consumer goods. In addition to his work with The Motley Fool, he is co-host of the Investing Unscripted podcast and serves as a public school administrator. Jeff holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Rutgers University.TMFMktmusicianX@marketmusicianRead NextDec 16, 2025 •By Jennifer SaibilLooking for a Top Growth Stock for 2026? Here's Why Nu Stock Could Skyrocket Next Year.Dec 8, 2025 •By Neil PatelShould You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $20?Nov 24, 2025 •By Neil PatelIf You'd Invested $10,000 in Nu Holdings (NU) 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayOct 30, 2025 •By Jennifer SaibilIs NuBank Going to Challenge SoFi in the U.S. Market?Oct 30, 2025 •By Leo SunIs Nu Holdings Stock a Buy Now?Oct 23, 2025 •By Jennifer SaibilWhere Will Nu Stock Be in 5 Years?