Most bought stocks in Q1 2011
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2011, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2010 into Q1 2011. Notable additions at the top of this list include JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK), MCDONALD'S CORP (MCD). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
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| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 563,249 | $28.72M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 530,700 | $3.69M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MRK | MERCK & CO. INC. | 447,379 | $11.19M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP | 411,979 | $31.35M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 309,375 | $4.12M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 274,050 | $17.07M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 253,750 | $8.48M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 214,327 | $19.99M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T | AT&T INC | 190,147 | $7.17M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 189,468 | $15.94M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 168,719 | $11.54M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 148,800 | $8.40M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | 98,200 | $7.71M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 41,600 | $536.22K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | 34,533 | $1.73M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP | 26,300 | $2.75M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 25,804 | $4.90M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 14,400 | -$2.58M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GS | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 11,204 | $1.09M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 1,100 | -$3.55M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q1 2011
What are the most bought stocks in Q1 2011?
The most bought stocks in Q1 2011 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q4 2010, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2011?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by institutional investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2010).
Does this include all institutional owners?
Yes. These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database, not only the investors we track individually.
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.