Most bought stocks in Q2 2016
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q2 2016, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q1 2016 into Q2 2016. Notable additions at the top of this list include CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR), MORGAN STANLEY (MS), STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (Y8162K204), SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC (SIRI). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A | 50,651,818 | $11.58M | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| MS | MORGAN STANLEY | 38,043,210 | $1.02M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Y8162K204 | STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP | 22,860,798 | $67.67K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SIRI | SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC | 13,621,683 | $42.01K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | 13,446,500 | $70.03K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FWONK | Liberty Media Corp Formula One Group | 13,435,975 | $254.88K | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| SPGI | S&P GLOBAL INC | 12,923,465 | $1.39M | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| ACLS | AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 11,352,669 | $30.54K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TMUS | T-MOBILE US INC | 10,808,854 | $492.36K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP-CLASS A | 10,620,825 | $1.12M | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| NKE | NIKE INC -CL B | 9,923,220 | $208.41K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| G25839104 | COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNE | 9,421,852 | $336.27K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | 8,951,039 | -$197.60K | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
| AMD | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES | 8,900,426 | $47.57K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C | CITIGROUP INC | 8,880,632 | $410.12K | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| GDX | VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF | 8,425,696 | $233.48K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | 8,233,700 | $59.05K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | 8,205,322 | $20.40K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CC | CHEMOURS CO/THE | 7,862,686 | $75.75K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | 7,354,251 | $72.03K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MA | MASTERCARD INC - A | 7,202,183 | $429.76K | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 18 |
| AZN | ASTRAZENECA PLC-SPONS ADR | 6,766,373 | $268.74K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHT | CHUNGHWA TELECOM LT-SPON ADR | 6,712,836 | $26.14K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NOK | NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR | 6,492,113 | $29.98K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRN | TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC | 6,450,800 | $119.79K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HRI | HERC HOLDINGS INC | 6,244,634 | $169.75K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 6,194,026 | $223.18K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES LP | 5,798,705 | -$752.77K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DIS | WALT DISNEY CO/THE | 5,756,824 | $550.68K | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 5,738,327 | $300.28K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| MET | METLIFE INC | 5,553,768 | $57.79K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 5,115,828 | $135.98K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| YUM | YUM! BRANDS INC | 5,026,516 | $424.85K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 4,880,900 | $44.37K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| SUPV | GRUPO SUPERVIELLE SA-SP ADR | 4,500,000 | $57.55K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HBI | HANESBRANDS INC | 4,256,777 | $99.48K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| BSX | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP | 4,241,000 | $103.88K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 4,132,954 | -$54.82K | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| HL | HECLA MINING CO | 3,940,610 | $21.81K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HIG | HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GRP | 3,911,312 | $173.04K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CVS | CVS HEALTH CORP | 3,900,618 | $332.17K | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 3,869,669 | $537.82K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| CBRE | CBRE GROUP INC - A | 3,760,774 | $6.41K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BIIB | BIOGEN INC | 3,489,587 | $849.49K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| RL | RALPH LAUREN CORP | 3,442,736 | $303.77K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| EA | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 3,441,877 | $279.19K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING | 3,368,228 | $325.02K | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | 3,347,271 | $120.49K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UNP | UNION PACIFIC CORP | 3,233,753 | $438.55K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| X | UNITED STATES STEEL CORP | 3,202,500 | $54.38K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q2 2016
What are the most bought stocks in Q2 2016?
The most bought stocks in Q2 2016 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q1 2016, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q2 2016?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR), MORGAN STANLEY (MS), STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (Y8162K204), 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 Q1 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.