Most bought stocks in Q3 2008
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2008, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2008 into Q3 2008. Notable additions at the top of this list include AT&T INC (T), VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), INTEL CORP (INTC), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
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| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | AT&T INC | 199,000 | $4.56M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 174,400 | $4.96M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 165,859 | $2.32M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 125,000 | $2.94M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 100,000 | $7.79M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 85,000 | $5.77M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | 50,000 | $1.57M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 50,000 | $2.80M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IBM | INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | 10,000 | $1.09M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q3 2008
What are the most bought stocks in Q3 2008?
The most bought stocks in Q3 2008 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2008, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2008?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as AT&T INC (T), VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), INTEL CORP (INTC), 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 Q2 2008).
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.