Most bought stocks in Q1 2017
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2017, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2016 into Q1 2017. Notable additions at the top of this list include COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA), APPLE INC (AAPL), GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM), PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE (PG). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP-CLASS A | 144,045,945 | $1.20M | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | 66,823,688 | $11.74M | 1 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 19 |
| GM | GENERAL MOTORS CO | 45,943,652 | $1.66M | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 29,368,820 | $2.81M | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| CNDT | CONDUENT INC | 27,158,616 | $455.72K | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | 21,643,510 | $253.46K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| G87110105 | TECHNIPFMC PLC | 21,333,070 | $693.33K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SU | SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 13,778,508 | $368.37K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FWONK | Liberty Media Corp Formula One Group | 12,258,979 | $442.20K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CVE | CENOVUS ENERGY INC | 12,207,821 | -$13.35K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BMY | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 12,074,562 | $442.78K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| GRFS | GRIFOLS SA-ADR | 11,909,393 | $41.42K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JNPR | JUNIPER NETWORKS INC | 11,284,344 | $310.54K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 11,199,566 | $376.76K | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| CSX | CSX CORP | 10,818,696 | $523.61K | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES LP | 10,525,105 | -$589.09K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | 9,157,635 | $88.51K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NVS | NOVARTIS AG-SPONSORED ADR | 8,923,503 | $826.68K | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 8,249,176 | $149.74K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | 7,988,559 | $646.34K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| QCOM | QUALCOMM INC | 7,447,823 | $302.28K | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| SQ | BLOCK INC | 7,432,588 | $133.52K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 7,240,719 | $390.93K | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| AR | ANTERO RESOURCES CORP | 7,040,942 | $147.83K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| QRVO | QORVO INC | 6,967,167 | $569.53K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TV | GRUPO TELEVISA SA-SPON ADR | 6,674,719 | $698.42K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| MRK | MERCK & CO. INC. | 6,586,742 | $506.76K | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| CRM | SALESFORCE INC | 5,973,148 | $494.09K | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| NKE | NIKE INC -CL B | 5,853,334 | $469.81K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| BSX | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP | 5,848,384 | $156.94K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HPE | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE | 5,839,196 | $273.43K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| SM | SM ENERGY CO | 4,949,930 | $109.47K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MCK | MCKESSON CORP | 4,917,320 | $762.46K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| TDOC | TELADOC HEALTH INC | 4,898,792 | $122.47K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ENB | ENBRIDGE INC | 4,817,137 | $200.54K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| UPBD | UPBOUND GROUP INC | 4,450,285 | $28.68K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ADI | ANALOG DEVICES INC | 4,190,468 | $466.71K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| LEN | LENNAR CORP-A | 4,187,114 | $306.38K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| STM | STMICROELECTRONICS NV-NY SHS | 4,153,795 | $68.70K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SNAP | SNAP INC - A | 4,140,364 | $87.84K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | 4,092,700 | $160.93K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OTEX | OPEN TEXT CORP | 4,079,121 | $23.28K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| URBN | URBAN OUTFITTERS INC | 4,048,550 | $91.83K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | 4,045,339 | $4.33K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 3,935,588 | $652.35K | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| COP | CONOCOPHILLIPS | 3,885,903 | $189.06K | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| RF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | 3,879,032 | $61.25K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Y8162K204 | STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP | 3,764,348 | $242.75K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MCO | MOODY'S CORP | 3,609,837 | $1.00M | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| IMO | IMPERIAL OIL LTD | 3,608,419 | $87.15K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q1 2017
What are the most bought stocks in Q1 2017?
The most bought stocks in Q1 2017 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2016, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2017?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as COMCAST CORP-CLASS A (CMCSA), APPLE INC (AAPL), GENERAL MOTORS CO (GM), 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 2016).
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.