Most bought basic materials stocks
Discover which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors added to most aggressively, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC (DD), PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG), NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG), BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD | DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC | 929,212 | $42.56M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | 393,101 | $73.39M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NG | NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC | 84,983 | $763.15K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | 53,010 | $3.86M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IAUX | I-80 GOLD CORP | 42,452 | $64.53K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PKX | POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR | 37,608 | $2.20M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ESI | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | 29,945 | $1.02M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HL | HECLA MINING CO | 22,959 | $427.73K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | 22,251 | $31.15K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | 14,431 | $746.82K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CTVA | CORTEVA INC | 12,861 | $2.92M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| STLD | STEEL DYNAMICS INC | 12,236 | $2.20M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AEM | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 12,220 | $2.48M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AVNT | AVIENT CORP | 11,518 | $418.10K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WPM | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | 11,188 | $1.47M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PAAS | PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP | 10,412 | $568.81K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AG | FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP | 10,226 | $219.66K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BVN | CIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTUR-ADR | 9,752 | $351.45K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CMC | COMMERCIAL METALS CO | 7,854 | $482.48K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SCCO | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP | 4,390 | $958.36K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought basic materials stocks
What are the most bought Basic Materials stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought basic materials stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC (DD), PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG), NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2025).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.