Most bought stocks in Q3 2012
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2012, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2012 into Q3 2012. Notable additions at the top of this list include COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO), INTEL CORP (INTC), ORACLE CORP (ORCL), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 753,659 | -$1.08M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 259,700 | -$2.76M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 133,300 | $8.92M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 130,400 | $258.31K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP | 111,800 | $9.77M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP | 109,200 | $11.73M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| QCOM | QUALCOMM INC | 97,653 | $11.11M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 58,800 | $6.65M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IBM | INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | 28,000 | $10.55M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 25,700 | $6.56M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 24,500 | $1.80M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 17,399 | $9.11M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q3 2012
What are the most bought stocks in Q3 2012?
The most bought stocks in Q3 2012 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2012, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2012?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO), INTEL CORP (INTC), ORACLE CORP (ORCL), 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 2012).
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.