Marshall Wace North America L.P. lessened its stake in shares of Nevsun Resources (NYSEAMERICAN:NSU) by 8.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 387,559 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,650 shares during the period. Marshall Wace North America L.P. owned 0.13% of Nevsun Resources worth $1,717,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Nevsun Resources by 6.6% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 7,289,493 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,292,000 after acquiring an additional 454,175 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in shares of Nevsun Resources by 118.8% in the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 88,832 shares of the company’s stock valued at $394,000 after acquiring an additional 48,227 shares in the last quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management USA Corp purchased a new position in shares of Nevsun Resources in the third quarter valued at about $666,000. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new position in shares of Nevsun Resources in the third quarter valued at about $3,629,000. Finally, Manikay Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nevsun Resources in the third quarter valued at about $17,011,000.