Most bought stocks in Q3 2017
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2017, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2017 into Q3 2017. Notable additions at the top of this list include BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC), BAKER HUGHES CO (BKR), KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR), MATTEL INC (MAT). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 685,752,853 | $17.53M | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 22 |
| BKR | BAKER HUGHES CO | 55,945,563 | $2.05M | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| KKR | KKR & Co. Inc. | 42,753,273 | $897.58K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| MAT | MATTEL INC | 21,598,496 | $247.16K | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| TEVA | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL-SP ADR | 21,518,081 | $369.10K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP-CLASS A | 16,769,737 | $462.42K | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| IDXX | IDEXX LABORATORIES INC | 14,284,778 | $895.45K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WPM | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | 13,177,544 | $248.39K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| LLY | ELI LILLY & CO | 12,228,616 | $1.10M | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| NRG | NRG ENERGY INC | 10,847,409 | $288.46K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HPE | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE | 10,812,545 | -$375.59K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 10,242,432 | $740.67K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | 10,190,593 | $121.83K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TD | TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | 9,899,154 | $567.67K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 8,989,149 | $1.07M | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| BRK-B | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B | 8,651,321 | $2.70M | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| JCI | Johnson Controls International PLC | 8,636,007 | $168.01K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | 8,219,130 | $117.62K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| RDFN | REDFIN CORP | 8,188,556 | $205.45K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING | 8,008,721 | $990.99K | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| MANU | MANCHESTER UTD PLC NEW | 7,545,229 | $136.43K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | 6,786,692 | -$9.19M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MDT | MEDTRONIC PLC | 6,614,827 | $343.00K | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 6,601,827 | $49.79K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NFLX | NETFLIX INC | 6,454,392 | $1.26M | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 6,201,685 | $513.13K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| SBUX | STARBUCKS CORP | 5,785,858 | $239.28K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | 5,651,908 | $40.26K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| TRU | TRANSUNION | 5,484,412 | $304.36K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| AMAT | APPLIED MATERIALS INC | 5,391,808 | $467.63K | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| ALLY | ALLY FINANCIAL INC | 5,224,614 | $165.32K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 4,785,958 | $243.98K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| SSRM | SSR MINING INC | 4,727,583 | $50.16K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HPQ | HP INC | 4,552,484 | $412.12K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| ADSK | AUTODESK INC | 4,510,327 | $559.39K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| NEM | NEWMONT CORP | 4,405,889 | $176.00K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| PK | PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC | 4,320,368 | $121.53K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES LP | 4,209,625 | $708.62K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BHF | BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC | 4,189,041 | $254.69K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LEN | LENNAR CORP-A | 4,079,818 | $207.51K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| ET | ENERGY TRANSFER LP | 3,703,942 | $62.71K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SNBR | SLEEP NUMBER CORP | 3,674,939 | $114.11K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AR | ANTERO RESOURCES CORP | 3,651,761 | $19.48K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| NKE | NIKE INC -CL B | 3,471,048 | $42.30K | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 3,365,740 | -$119.35K | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| IBN | ICICI BANK LTD-SPON ADR | 3,348,861 | $20.89K | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 3,124,595 | $151.39K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CRM | SALESFORCE INC | 3,051,515 | $336.15K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| BB | BLACKBERRY LTD | 3,015,654 | $4.59M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP | 2,944,361 | $207.13K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q3 2017
What are the most bought stocks in Q3 2017?
The most bought stocks in Q3 2017 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2017?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC), BAKER HUGHES CO (BKR), KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR), 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 Q2 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.