When did CDNS join the S&P 500?

Cadence Design Systems joined the S&P 500 index on 2017-09-18.

What sector is CDNS in?

CDNS is in the Information Technology sector, Application Software industry.

CDNS — Cadence Design Systems

Name: CDNS Institutional Holdings (13F) — 2026Q1
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Application Software · Information Technology

S&P 500 Timeline

2017-09-18Joined S&P 500

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. engages in the design and development of integrated circuits and electronic equipment. Its products include electronic design automation (EDA) software, simulation hardware, and intellectual property, commonly referred to as verification IP and design IP. It operates through the following geographic segments: the United States, Other Americas, China, Other Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Japan.

Key Facts

Status	Active
Sector	Information Technology
Industry	Application Software
Joined	2017-09-18
Tenure	8 yrs

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Institutional Holdings (13F)

1,410 institutions hold CDNS, totaling 295.2M shares ($78.0B) · As of 2026Q1

Rank	Institution	Shares	Value
1	VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	36.3M	$9.9B
2	BlackRock, Inc.	25.6M	$7.1B
3	BARCLAYS PLC	21.0M	$4.3B
4	STATE STREET CORP	12.5M	$3.5B
5	MORGAN STANLEY	10.8M	$3.4B
6	FMR LLC	9.2M	$2.5B
7	GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	8.0M	$2.2B
8	VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	7.0M	$2.0B
9	GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	6.7M	$1.9B
10	JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	6.5M	$1.8B

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