Most bought technology stocks in Q2 2016
See which Technology 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 AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS), ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD), NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR (NOK), MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACLS | AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 11,352,669 | $30.54K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AMD | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES | 8,900,426 | $47.57K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NOK | NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR | 6,492,113 | $29.98K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 6,194,026 | $223.18K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 5,115,828 | $135.98K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING | 3,368,228 | $325.02K | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| COMM | COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC | 2,676,485 | $86.10K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NVDA | NVIDIA CORP | 2,482,716 | $189.25K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AMAT | APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 2,471,091 | $149.59K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| TDC | TERADATA CORP | 2,122,617 | $31.10K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| VIAV | VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC | 1,941,600 | $12.33K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CRM | SALESFORCE INC | 1,809,100 | $143.66K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 1,720,986 | $6.00K | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 14 |
| BOX | BOX INC - CLASS A | 1,680,699 | $10.74K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WDC | WESTERN DIGITAL CORP | 1,652,731 | $78.11K | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ADSK | AUTODESK INC | 1,264,176 | $54.32K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| BB | BLACKBERRY LTD | 1,216,200 | -$5.46M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| NTAP | NETAPP INC | 1,151,272 | -$69.23K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ON | ON SEMICONDUCTOR | 1,037,966 | -$2.13K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| DDD | 3D SYSTEMS CORP | 975,200 | $13.35K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | 967,656 | $82.38K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NOVT | NOVANTA INC | 923,080 | $13.98K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | 906,129 | -$624.01K | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 19 |
| GPRO | GOPRO INC-CLASS A | 867,900 | $8.68K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UMC | UNITED MICROELECTRON-SP ADR | 862,200 | $1.22K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FTV | FORTIVE CORP | 750,000 | $36.16K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ZBRA | ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP-CL A | 748,909 | $3.82K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FORM | FORMFACTOR INC | 684,822 | $9.09K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SSNC | SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS | 659,100 | $15.98K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| IT | GARTNER INC | 593,299 | $88.35K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SCSC | SCANSOURCE INC | 523,732 | $18.00K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MCHP | MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC | 488,503 | $27.27K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WIT | WIPRO LTD-ADR | 389,654 | $4.62K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ADBE | ADOBE INC | 376,951 | $52.56K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| CDNS | CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC | 365,746 | $10.14K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CIEN | CIENA CORP | 333,526 | $4.22K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| LPSN | LIVEPERSON INC | 327,200 | $2.56K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| INFY | INFOSYS LTD-SP ADR | 321,600 | $2.34K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ADI | ANALOG DEVICES INC | 306,311 | -$15.01K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| UIS | UNISYS CORP | 297,626 | $1.63K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| APH | AMPHENOL CORP-CL A | 286,917 | $12.70K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| IDCC | INTERDIGITAL INC | 282,700 | $15.75K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FFIV | F5 INC | 281,051 | $52.88K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HLIT | HARMONIC INC | 277,800 | $40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BCOV | BRIGHTCOVE | 274,800 | $4.53K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WDAY | WORKDAY INC-CLASS A | 259,700 | $19.39K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MEI | METHODE ELECTRONICS INC | 254,600 | $12.72K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LDOS | LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC | 246,700 | $11.42K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EGHT | 8X8 INC | 231,882 | $10.81K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NTCT | NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC | 211,381 | $4.59K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought technology stocks in Q2 2016
What are the most bought Technology stocks in Q2 2016?
The most bought technology 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 technology stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q2 2016?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS), ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD), NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR (NOK), 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.