Hot Stocks – Institutional Buying Activity (Aug 12, 2026)

As of Aug 12, 2026, institutional investors are showing strong buying activity across the market, according to the latest SEC 13F filings. The top 10 hot stocks represent the most significant institutional momentum, including new positions, position increases, and continued accumulation, providing insight into where smart money is flowing during the quarter.

During Q3 2026, the institutional buying activity totaled $10.6B across 24 institutional positions:

Among the top hot stocks, the Basic Materials sector leads with 3 stocks, indicating strong institutional interest in this area of the market.

Position Increases – WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM), KLA CORP (KLAC), VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC), ONEOK INC (OKE), LENNAR CORP-A (LEN), and 5 more

Hot Stocks Analysis Table

Trending stocks among institutional investors based on recent buying activity and position changes.

Rank Stock Price Momentum Investors Activity
#1
WPMWHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORPBasic Materials
 $112.32
100/100$1.6B
2avg $799.6M
New: +0Increases: +2
#2
KLACKLA CORPTechnology
 $301.71
100/100$1.6B
4avg $398.6M
New: +0Increases: +4
#3
VMCVULCAN MATERIALS COBasic Materials
 $295.01
100/100$1.1B
3avg $380.6M
New: +0Increases: +3
#4
OKEONEOK INCEnergy
 $86.94
100/100$1.1B
4avg $267.4M
New: +0Increases: +4
#5
LENLENNAR CORP-AConsumer Cyclical
 $90.49
100/100$1.0B
2avg $512.7M
New: +0Increases: +2
#6
GMGeneral Motors Co (GM)Unknown
 $77.08
100/100$992.3M
1avg $992.3M
New: +0Increases: +1
#7
UHSUNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-BHealthcare
 $148.69
100/100$971.1M
3avg $323.7M
New: +0Increases: +3
#8
BIOBIO-RAD LABORATORIES-AHealthcare
 $293.61
100/100$765.2M
1avg $765.2M
New: +0Increases: +1
#9
IFFINTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCESBasic Materials
 $79.22
100/100$746.0M
2avg $373.0M
New: +0Increases: +2
#10
DASHDOORDASH INC - ACommunication Services
 $184.53
100/100$718.7M
2avg $359.4M
New: +0Increases: +2