Northwest Bancshares, Inc.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a publicly traded financial holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It operates through its primary subsidiary, Northwest Bank, which provides a full range of retail and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and insurance services. The company was originally founded in 1896, serving individuals and small to mid-sized businesses mainly across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Indiana. As of 2025, the company employs over 2,300 people and focuses on community-oriented banking solutions.
Investment Strategy
Northwest Bancshares pursues a conservative, community-focused banking and lending strategy. Its investment approach prioritizes stability, risk management, and steady growth through a diversified mix of residential mortgage, commercial, and consumer loans, as well as investment securities. The firm emphasizes sustainable growth, prudent credit standards, and the development of long-term relationships with retail and commercial clients, targeting markets in the Northeast and Midwest United States.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (184)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F FNDX | SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR | 24.99% | $143.3M | 5,841,416 | $19.10 | $24.54 | +$5.4M |
V VCSH | VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS | 5.07% | $29.1M | 366,195 | $80.62 | $79.50 | -$174.9K |
T TLT | ISHARES TR | 4.24% | $24.3M | 275,692 | $88.66 | $88.25 | -$224.3K |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 2.93% | $16.8M | 33,771 | $141.10 | $497.41 | +$3.7M |
I IVV | ISHARES TR | 2.60% | $14.9M | 24,036 | $272.84 | $620.90 | +$1.1M |