Most bought stocks in Q4 2008
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2008, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2008 into Q4 2008. Notable additions at the top of this list include INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), PFIZER INC (PFE), BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | 1,514,359 | $15.98M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 1,212,500 | $19.14M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | 990,500 | $17.01M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 618,000 | -$1.45M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T | AT&T INC | 462,500 | $13.40M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 415,600 | $17.11M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 335,000 | $12.02M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 315,500 | $16.77M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 292,600 | $15.70M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COP | CONOCOPHILLIPS | 274,856 | $12.86M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 265,000 | $14.51M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 253,200 | $14.19M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 245,000 | $5.80M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 209,800 | $17.10M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | 166,300 | $3.88M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | 80,400 | $5.95M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q4 2008
What are the most bought stocks in Q4 2008?
The most bought stocks in Q4 2008 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q3 2008, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2008?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), PFIZER INC (PFE), 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 Q3 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.