Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2018
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q3 2018, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q2 2018 into Q3 2018. Notable additions at the top of this list include CAMPBELL SOUP CO (CPB), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B (TAP). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | 12,450,000 | $434.28M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 8,155,583 | -$111.60M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 7,189,330 | $26.85M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | 5,733,800 | $331.83M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | 5,540,600 | $128.38M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | 2,764,429 | -$48.25M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | 2,090,798 | $317.96M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 1,791,702 | $28.80M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 1,745,609 | $59.15M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| STRA | STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC | 1,307,306 | $179.14M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 897,024 | $194.11M | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 839,400 | $42.22M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | 781,654 | $7.75M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ELF | ELF BEAUTY INC | 767,108 | $4.32M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 732,808 | $35.51M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SMPL | SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO/THE | 674,300 | $13.12M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | 637,294 | $58.83M | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| THS | TREEHOUSE FOODS INC | 627,700 | $30.45M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPB | SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC | 420,426 | $31.41M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | 409,177 | $8.95M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHEF | CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE | 388,800 | $17.35M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NOMD | NOMAD FOODS LTD | 385,700 | $7.81M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HAIN | HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC | 371,284 | -$23.47M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 338,839 | $24.89M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CCEP | COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNE | 320,872 | $14.65M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UNFI | UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC | 318,450 | $9.54M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FIZZ | NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP | 302,900 | $80.34M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AACG | ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL - ADR | 289,899 | $167.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NGVC | NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C | 288,415 | $6.92M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | 275,602 | $16.86M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 265,590 | $26.63M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | 265,012 | $24.35M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 256,430 | -$13.81M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LAUR | LAUREATE EDUCATION INC | 232,500 | $3.59M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | 207,582 | $40.16M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| LOPE | GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC | 184,449 | $27.64M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| APEI | AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION | 179,400 | -$5.59M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 174,806 | $7.72M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DMC | DEL MONTE CORP | 169,800 | $1.38M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SJM | JM SMUCKER CO/THE | 144,802 | $5.91M | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| K | KELLANOVA | 143,118 | $10.87M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | 137,700 | $84.56M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WLMIY | WILMAR INTERNATIONAL-UNS ADR | 132,800 | $3.13M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 106,200 | $4.91M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | 95,866 | $1.92M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | 93,304 | -$425.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AKO-B | EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA-ADR B | 72,300 | -$1.98M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CVGW | CALAVO GROWERS INC | 69,400 | $6.75M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | 63,788 | $298.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NATR | NATURES SUNSHINE PRODS INC | 60,001 | -$359.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2018
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2018?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2018 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2018, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q3 2018?
Among filers in this sector, net additions were largest in companies such as CAMPBELL SOUP CO (CPB), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), 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 2018).
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.