Most bought stocks in Q2 2017
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q2 2017, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q1 2017 into Q2 2017. Notable additions at the top of this list include MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), VISTRA CORP (VST), HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE), SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (SYF). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 56,242,130 | $4.44M | 2 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 26 |
| VST | VISTRA CORP | 50,320,153 | $844.88K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HPE | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE | 37,392,820 | -$1.14M | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| SYF | SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL | 29,095,204 | $697.96K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| JCI | Johnson Controls International PLC | 26,316,072 | $1.18M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| GM | GENERAL MOTORS CO | 24,863,067 | $821.06K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| MFC | MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP | 20,387,223 | $383.88K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | 16,974,577 | $813.32K | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| BK | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP | 16,263,805 | $1.39M | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 14,426,374 | $259.70K | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| DXC | DXC TECHNOLOGY CO | 13,690,062 | $1.05M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | 12,542,486 | $144.95K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| G87110105 | TECHNIPFMC PLC | 11,762,859 | $206.88K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| ATUS | ALTICE USA INC- A | 11,545,511 | $372.92K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRU | TRANSUNION | 10,505,304 | $459.60K | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| GIL | GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR INC | 10,441,620 | $349.33K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| BABA | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR | 10,362,013 | $2.08M | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| LLY | ELI LILLY & CO | 9,695,407 | $757.56K | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | 9,292,914 | $57.75K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AR | ANTERO RESOURCES CORP | 8,862,973 | $164.84K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| MAT | MATTEL INC | 8,769,834 | $165.80K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES LP | 8,751,899 | $511.14K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | 8,694,329 | $415.04K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 8,269,309 | $323.48K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BMY | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 7,471,756 | $2.10K | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 7,029,428 | $525.72K | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| CVE | CENOVUS ENERGY INC | 6,872,341 | -$152.58K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| F | FORD MOTOR CO | 6,619,784 | $66.32K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | 6,603,600 | $51.82K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KKR | KKR & Co. Inc. | 6,353,938 | $121.91K | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| TV | GRUPO TELEVISA SA-SPON ADR | 5,977,420 | -$28.11K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CARS | CARS.COM INC | 5,872,385 | $156.38K | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| MA | MASTERCARD INC - A | 5,725,188 | $1.00M | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 21 |
| GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 5,364,960 | $484.42K | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| SWN | SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO | 5,028,473 | $21.48K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| INFY | INFOSYS LTD-SP ADR | 4,787,826 | $70.37K | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| UMC | UNITED MICROELECTRON-SP ADR | 4,708,210 | $17.65K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T | AT&T INC | 4,631,685 | $169.94K | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 4,461,976 | $22.80K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHRW | C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC | 4,360,382 | $270.43K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| SBUX | STARBUCKS CORP | 4,192,601 | $243.56K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| KODK | EASTMAN KODAK CO | 4,179,281 | $36.15K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 4,178,691 | $156.51K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| ORLY | O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC | 4,161,719 | $759.99K | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | 4,124,919 | $113.82K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 4,078,080 | $97.43K | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| CAR | AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC | 4,000,000 | $109.08K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WPM | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | 3,965,097 | $78.86K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FLEX | FLEX LTD | 3,914,889 | $55.81K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| PK | PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC | 3,904,948 | $105.53K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q2 2017
What are the most bought stocks in Q2 2017?
The most bought stocks in Q2 2017 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q1 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q2 2017?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), VISTRA CORP (VST), HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE), 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 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.