12 Stocks Most Held by Hedge Funds

10. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)

Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 131

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a leading global technology company in the payments industry, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide. The company’s robust global network and diverse portfolio of products and services facilitate billions of transactions annually.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is leveraging its global footprint and innovative technologies to drive the adoption of electronic payments. The company has effectively doubled its acceptance network over the past five years, expanding into new transaction flows such as transit systems and small businesses. The company’s contactless technology is now available in over 110 markets, with the number of tap-on-phone locations almost doubling since the beginning of the year. Additionally, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is scaling its cross-border payment services, integrating with Citi’s network to facilitate secure, near real-time cross-border transfers to 14 receiving markets worldwide.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is investing heavily in value-added services and solutions to further differentiate its offerings and address the evolving needs of its customers. The company has announced the acquisition of Recorded Future, which will add threat intelligence capabilities to its cybersecurity portfolio, enhancing its ability to provide real-time visibility into potential threats. Additionally, the acquisition of Minna Technologies will enable consumers to manage subscriptions more effectively, providing transparency and control while benefiting merchants through re-engagement opportunities.