Most bought stocks in Q1 2014
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2014, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2013 into Q1 2014. Notable additions at the top of this list include MASTERCARD INC - A (MA), EBAY INC (EBAY), VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A (CTSH). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
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| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | MASTERCARD INC - A | 35,887,122 | -$469.44K | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| EBAY | EBAY INC | 32,191,138 | $1.79M | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 26,906,376 | $1.27M | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| CTSH | COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A | 22,045,662 | $68.65K | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| C | CITIGROUP INC | 16,166,763 | $682.18K | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 13,761,018 | $388.45K | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| VOD | VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR | 13,559,852 | $499.14K | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| NVO | NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR | 12,882,100 | $130.99K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NWSA | NEWS CORP - CLASS A | 12,828,682 | $190.66K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| BSBR | BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL-ADS | 12,128,752 | $41.48K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 9,815,341 | $1.52M | 1 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 26 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 9,304,311 | $240.44K | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| LPLA | LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC | 8,518,366 | $456.97K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AAL | AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC | 8,302,964 | $366.29K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| ON | ON SEMICONDUCTOR | 8,186,496 | $80.41K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 7,655,443 | $357.60K | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| ILMN | ILLUMINA INC | 7,489,783 | $1.18M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 7,289,608 | $55.55K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | 7,228,859 | $2.87M | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| IBN | ICICI BANK LTD-SPON ADR | 5,736,512 | $251.31K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 5,393,557 | $370.59K | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| LNG | CHENIERE ENERGY INC | 5,372,600 | $337.58K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CVE | CENOVUS ENERGY INC | 5,139,895 | $157.56K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| LYB | LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N | 4,888,256 | $513.28K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ADSK | AUTODESK INC | 4,816,449 | $220.52K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| G | Genpact Limited | 4,812,220 | $79.91K | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| LKQ | LKQ CORP | 4,633,913 | $85.52K | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| BIDU | BAIDU INC - SPON ADR | 4,551,524 | $294.95K | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| CAR | AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC | 4,458,700 | $238.89K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 4,429,613 | $768.21K | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| USB | US BANCORP | 4,211,138 | $452.57K | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| PGR | PROGRESSIVE CORP | 3,984,202 | $97.14K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| KMI | KINDER MORGAN INC | 3,983,300 | $125.86K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HST | HOST HOTELS & RESORTS INC | 3,768,005 | $76.51K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NVDA | NVIDIA CORP | 3,744,482 | $78.67K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | 3,591,087 | $1.68M | 2 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| JNPR | JUNIPER NETWORKS INC | 3,493,791 | $90.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PBF | PBF ENERGY INC-CLASS A | 3,440,000 | $77.56K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MAS | MASCO CORP | 3,336,335 | $68.10K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CONNQ | CONN'S INC | 3,289,600 | $122.31K | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| EXPD | EXPEDITORS INTL WASH INC | 3,168,765 | $96.36K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| WDAY | WORKDAY INC-CLASS A | 3,080,544 | $309.75K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| G0457F107 | Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. | 3,060,500 | $30.85K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TDC | TERADATA CORP | 3,012,568 | $185.56K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| RF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | 2,940,877 | $44.14K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| L | LOEWS CORP | 2,778,202 | -$87.12K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 2,743,917 | $288.94K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HRB | H&R BLOCK INC | 2,683,963 | $108.14K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| YPF | YPF S.A.-SPONSORED ADR | 2,650,000 | $82.57K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AMT | AMERICAN TOWER CORP | 2,611,055 | $220.71K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q1 2014
What are the most bought stocks in Q1 2014?
The most bought stocks in Q1 2014 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2013, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2014?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as MASTERCARD INC - A (MA), EBAY INC (EBAY), VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), 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 2013).
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.