Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2018
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2018, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2017 into Q1 2018. Notable additions at the top of this list include NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR), ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO), COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO (CL). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 30,295,331 | $769.76K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | 6,342,173 | $541.50K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | 5,623,697 | $349.75K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | 3,555,667 | $184.44K | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 3,506,899 | $68.77K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 2,516,916 | $238.78K | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 2,158,930 | -$612.63K | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| BF-B | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B | 1,731,307 | $72.56K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 1,432,543 | -$65.08K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 696,613 | -$248.61K | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 683,555 | $86.02K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 569,840 | $31.74K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | 487,575 | -$43.30K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO/THE | 451,220 | $18.14K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | 443,775 | $171.40K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | 391,200 | $4.66K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MNST | MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP | 374,781 | $4.57K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 349,600 | $10.44K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 342,800 | $26.40K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 338,177 | $30.45K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | 333,859 | -$3.52K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | 313,969 | $7.99K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 265,700 | $7.09K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | 229,800 | $8.66K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LOPE | GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC | 177,040 | $29.26K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | 161,000 | $6.73K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | 157,854 | $4.10K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | 155,050 | $8.45K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LW | LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS INC | 147,313 | $10.91K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | 146,307 | -$3.16K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 142,397 | $3.79K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| K | KELLANOVA | 135,972 | $5.93K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| APEI | AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION | 133,600 | $24.12K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | 128,871 | -$1.69K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEF | CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE | 124,400 | $3.15K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 113,700 | $7.63K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | 89,162 | -$46.21K | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 80,591 | $5.63K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ANDE | ANDERSONS INC/THE | 67,076 | $3.38K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | 64,400 | $944 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| THS | TREEHOUSE FOODS INC | 42,800 | $1.64K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NAII | NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTL | 38,098 | $777 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | 35,100 | $1.37K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | 32,600 | -$538 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SJM | JM SMUCKER CO/THE | 31,141 | $3.47K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | 30,500 | $25.50K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | 30,257 | -$5.06M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| JJSF | J & J SNACK FOODS CORP | 28,300 | -$2.89K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | 26,400 | -$195 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 24,100 | $1.05K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2018
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q1 2018?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2018 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2018?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR), ALTRIA GROUP INC (MO), 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 2017).
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.