Exelon Ranks 389th in $270M Volume with 87% Institutional Ownership Driving Volatility

Exelon Corporation (EXC) closed 0.31% higher on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $270 million, ranking 389th in market activity. Institutional investors hold 87% of the company’s shares, with The Vanguard Group owning 13% of outstanding shares as the largest single holder. The top 14 shareholders collectively control 50% of the stock, indicating concentrated ownership that could influence price movements through large-scale trading decisions. Retail investors account for 13% of ownership, while insider holdings remain below 1%, suggesting limited direct influence from management.

The company’s ownership structure highlights its reliance on institutional confidence, with hedge funds and other major investors representing the majority stake. Analysts note that institutional ownership often signals market credibility but also exposes the stock to rapid price swings if key holders adjust positions. Recent data shows no significant insider transactions, though the low insider ownership percentage aligns with expectations for a large-cap utility firm. The board’s responsiveness to institutional preferences remains a key dynamic, as these investors hold substantial voting power.

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