Most bought stocks in Q1 2012
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2012, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2011 into Q1 2012. Notable additions at the top of this list include ORACLE CORP (ORCL), PFIZER INC (PFE), SCHLUMBERGER LTD (SLB), PEPSICO INC (PEP). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 540,285 | $11.31M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | 165,606 | $15.07M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 151,681 | $11.82M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 70,776 | $8.19M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C | CITIGROUP INC | 24,700 | $3.70M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP | 1,603 | $1.80M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q1 2012
What are the most bought stocks in Q1 2012?
The most bought stocks in Q1 2012 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q4 2011, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2012?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as ORACLE CORP (ORCL), PFIZER INC (PFE), SCHLUMBERGER LTD (SLB), 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 2011).
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.