METLIFE INC (MET) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
METLIFE INC (MET) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Hancock Classic Value, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Dodge & Cox Stock Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and Viking Global Investors. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 1,918,855 | 41,052,181 | $1,823,948 |
| Q3 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,000 | 41,000 | $1,822 |
| Q3 2016 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -956,289 | 1,606,272 | $71,367 |
| Q3 2016 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -204,707 | 5,935,485 | $263,714 |
| Q2 2016 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 8,185,247 | 39,133,326 | $1,558,680 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 23,200 | 40,000 | $1,593 |
| Q2 2016 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -92,118 | 6,140,192 | $244,564 |
| Q1 2016 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 2,861,828 | 30,948,079 | $1,359,859 |
| Q1 2016 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -9,217,796 | 2,562,561 | $112,599 |
| Q1 2016 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 240,039 | 6,232,310 | $273,848 |
| Q4 2015 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -38,980 | 28,086,251 | $1,354,038 |
| Q4 2015 | Vulcan Value Partners | Buy | 4,250 | 4,250 | $205 |
| Q4 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 17,564 | 5,992,271 | $288,887 |
| Q3 2015 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 171,460 | 28,125,231 | $1,326,105 |
| Q3 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -20,843 | 5,974,707 | $281,707 |
| Q2 2015 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 67,376 | 27,953,771 | $1,565,132 |
| Q2 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -158,706 | 5,995,550 | $335,691 |
| Q2 2015 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 5,116,894 | 11,780,357 | $659,582 |
| Q1 2015 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 7,692,050 | 27,886,395 | $1,409,657 |
| Q1 2015 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 98,354 | 6,154,256 | $311,098 |
| Q1 2015 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 5,796,963 | 6,663,463 | $336,838 |
| Q4 2014 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 5,409,395 | 20,194,345 | $1,092,312 |
| Q4 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -122,063 | 6,055,902 | $327,564 |
| Q3 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 68,648 | 6,177,965 | $331,880 |
| Q3 2014 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 179,800 | 14,784,950 | $794,248 |
| Q2 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -56,645 | 6,109,317 | $339,434 |
| Q2 2014 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -19,800 | 14,605,150 | $811,462 |
| Q1 2014 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -3,350,300 | 866,500 | $45,751 |
| Q1 2014 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -70,298 | 6,165,962 | $325,563 |
| Q1 2014 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Buy | 2,883 | 14,624,950 | $772,197 |
Frequently asked questions about MET activity
Which institutional owners are buying MET?
Institutional owners buying MET include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in MET activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in MET compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to METLIFE INC (MET) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in MET increasing?
Institutional interest in MET can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.