VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings. This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Parnassus Endeavor Fund, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Cullen Value Fund, Miller Value Partners, and Renaissance Technologies LLC.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2021 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 38,421 | 209,539 | $12,185 |
| Q1 2021 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -16,624 | 1,130,360 | $65,730 |
| Q1 2021 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -16,455 | 315,745 | $18,361 |
| Q1 2021 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -12,469 | 96,006 | $5,583 |
| Q1 2021 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,053 | 87,459 | $5,086 |
| Q1 2021 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,671 | 240,547 | $13,988 |
| Q1 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Sell | -517 | 17,327 | $1,008 |
| Q4 2020 | Berkshire Hathaway | Buy | 146,715,568 | 146,716,496 | $8,619,594 |
| Q4 2020 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -252,779 | 1,146,984 | $67,385 |
| Q4 2020 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 242,292 | 16,275,759 | $956,201 |
| Q4 2020 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 12,851 | 69,452 | $4,080 |
| Q4 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 9,476 | 83,406 | $4,900 |
| Q4 2020 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -7,410 | 332,200 | $19,517 |
| Q4 2020 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 6,846 | 171,118 | $10,053 |
| Q4 2020 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 1,793 | 17,844 | $1,048 |
| Q4 2020 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,212 | 108,475 | $6,373 |
| Q4 2020 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -850 | 15,244 | $895,584 |
| Q4 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -832 | 238,876 | $14,034 |
| Q3 2020 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | 3,954,387 | 16,033,467 | $953,831 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -2,159,147 | 3,127,645 | $186,064 |
| Q3 2020 | Sound Shore Management | Sell | -1,261,927 | 16,200 | $964 |
| Q3 2020 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -127,047 | 1,399,763 | $83,272 |
| Q3 2020 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 73,930 | 73,930 | $4,398 |
| Q3 2020 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -24,304 | 164,272 | $9,773 |
| Q3 2020 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Sell | -9,874 | 339,610 | $20,203 |
| Q3 2020 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -1,921 | 16,094 | $957,432 |
| Q3 2020 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,877 | 109,687 | $6,525 |
| Q3 2020 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 1,203 | 56,601 | $3,367 |
| Q3 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -1,154 | 239,708 | $14,260 |
| Q3 2020 | Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Sell | -760 | 5,500 | $327 |
Frequently asked questions about VZ activity
Which institutional owners are buying VZ?
Institutional owners buying VZ 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 VZ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in VZ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in VZ increasing?
Institutional interest in VZ 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.
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