Most bought basic materials stocks in Q1 2026
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2026, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include COEUR MINING INC (CDE), FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), NEWMONT CORP (NEM), CORTEVA INC (CTVA). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDE | COEUR MINING INC | 304,259,324 | $5.54B | 212 | 276 | 104 | 74 | 636 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | 103,608,845 | $14.53B | 283 | 738 | 571 | 125 | 1815 |
| NEM | NEWMONT CORP | 101,078,824 | $15.93B | 266 | 675 | 668 | 129 | 1800 |
| CTVA | CORTEVA INC | 76,072,454 | $14.04B | 189 | 499 | 459 | 110 | 1441 |
| HL | HECLA MINING CO | 73,003,564 | $1.25B | 124 | 216 | 158 | 83 | 547 |
| CLF | CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC | 60,327,367 | -$1.41B | 88 | 191 | 166 | 92 | 556 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | 52,898,944 | $2.86B | 109 | 232 | 210 | 67 | 646 |
| THM | INTL TOWER HILL MINES LTD | 52,315,431 | $156.26M | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 62 |
| EQX | EQUINOX GOLD CORP | 48,335,636 | $791.89M | 54 | 99 | 101 | 50 | 300 |
| IAUX | I-80 GOLD CORP | 47,595,343 | $86.51M | 53 | 56 | 42 | 25 | 190 |
| DOW | DOW INC | 43,832,870 | $10.53B | 305 | 414 | 378 | 104 | 1284 |
| ODV | OSISKO DEVELOPMENT CORP | 37,688,795 | $84.25M | 17 | 36 | 16 | 29 | 85 |
| ESI | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | 36,547,917 | $2.73B | 101 | 149 | 145 | 46 | 438 |
| TGB | TASEKO MINES LTD | 34,779,082 | $348.05M | 59 | 64 | 53 | 31 | 205 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | 31,303,110 | $761.79M | 74 | 147 | 83 | 53 | 355 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | 29,883,693 | $3.37B | 90 | 277 | 202 | 79 | 693 |
| MOS | MOSAIC CO/THE | 29,194,789 | $671.78M | 141 | 266 | 188 | 94 | 679 |
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | 27,534,469 | $4.10B | 156 | 368 | 287 | 87 | 1027 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | 27,094,769 | $2.79B | 106 | 202 | 161 | 78 | 547 |
| VZLA | VIZSLA SILVER CORP | 26,163,764 | -$246.44M | 48 | 53 | 30 | 38 | 150 |
| AG | FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP | 24,050,070 | $1.35B | 74 | 118 | 99 | 48 | 336 |
| EXK | ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP | 23,011,169 | $71.91M | 53 | 72 | 53 | 44 | 209 |
| NUE | NUCOR CORP | 22,656,010 | $4.56B | 148 | 495 | 432 | 99 | 1346 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | 22,049,091 | $3.60B | 199 | 278 | 175 | 70 | 744 |
| DD | DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC | 21,742,650 | $3.16B | 143 | 460 | 356 | 110 | 1205 |
| LAC | LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP | 19,836,500 | $16.28M | 53 | 84 | 55 | 60 | 265 |
| UAMY | UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP | 19,787,488 | $278.84M | 75 | 71 | 39 | 43 | 230 |
| WRN | WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORP | 19,171,678 | $41.02M | 27 | 36 | 10 | 8 | 85 |
| MP | MP MATERIALS CORP | 18,023,589 | $606.21M | 115 | 284 | 173 | 116 | 701 |
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | 17,775,792 | $2.45B | 111 | 213 | 202 | 90 | 630 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | 17,504,229 | $2.16B | 86 | 166 | 151 | 56 | 485 |
| NB | NIOCORP DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 17,486,994 | $49.60M | 54 | 76 | 33 | 38 | 203 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | 17,253,920 | $1.34B | 106 | 149 | 82 | 60 | 410 |
| LWLG | LIGHTWAVE LOGIC INC | 17,096,775 | $213.13M | 38 | 44 | 23 | 24 | 132 |
| ARMN | ARIS MINING CORP | 16,794,826 | $361.78M | 32 | 45 | 63 | 35 | 159 |
| IE | IVANHOE ELECTRIC INC / US | 16,619,678 | -$156.91M | 59 | 78 | 50 | 24 | 208 |
| GEVO | GEVO INC | 15,544,451 | $95.09M | 30 | 48 | 44 | 23 | 159 |
| VGZ | VISTA GOLD CORP | 15,385,248 | $30.23M | 16 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 72 |
| AEM | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 14,427,527 | $11.70B | 159 | 352 | 418 | 81 | 1093 |
| SSRM | SSR MINING INC | 14,326,516 | $1.25B | 93 | 115 | 125 | 48 | 378 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | 14,270,652 | $4.88B | 139 | 540 | 722 | 140 | 1662 |
| DC | DAKOTA GOLD CORP | 14,003,809 | $35.87M | 40 | 68 | 35 | 23 | 166 |
| SVM | SILVERCORP METALS INC | 13,875,735 | $344.37M | 54 | 58 | 55 | 23 | 188 |
| VOXR | VOX ROYALTY CORP | 13,830,545 | $77.05M | 26 | 37 | 30 | 21 | 113 |
| EGO | ELDORADO GOLD CORP | 13,816,406 | $417.52M | 57 | 71 | 73 | 34 | 234 |
| CGAU | CENTERRA GOLD INC | 13,802,998 | $469.44M | 46 | 54 | 76 | 30 | 197 |
| BTG | B2GOLD CORP | 13,785,019 | $127.57M | 55 | 96 | 96 | 45 | 291 |
| ITRG | INTEGRA RESOURCES CORP | 13,612,464 | -$40.59M | 34 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 103 |
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | 13,422,219 | $5.71B | 199 | 318 | 297 | 113 | 961 |
| ALTO | ALTO INGREDIENTS INC | 13,258,290 | $97.68M | 27 | 43 | 18 | 12 | 101 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought basic materials stocks in Q1 2026
What are the most bought Basic Materials stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought basic materials stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among filers in this sector, net additions were largest in companies such as COEUR MINING INC (CDE), FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), NEWMONT CORP (NEM), 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 2025).
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.