Most bought stocks in Q4 2013
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2013, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2013 into Q4 2013. Notable additions at the top of this list include BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL-ADS (BSBR), HOLOGIC INC (HOLX), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBR | BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL-ADS | 49,203,606 | $300.14K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | 34,308,388 | -$1.07M | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 25,645,750 | $188.50K | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 24,093,120 | $2.09M | 4 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 26 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 19,961,762 | $999.25K | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| GOLD | BARRICK GOLD CORP | 17,298,302 | $301.78K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CSCO | CISCO SYSTEMS INC | 17,183,075 | $277.94K | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| SIRI | SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC | 16,229,463 | $56.64K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ORCL | ORACLE CORP | 14,545,213 | $1.25M | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| ALSN | ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDING | 14,076,100 | $400.63K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| ESRT | EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST-A | 12,415,753 | $189.96K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GS | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 12,333,754 | $2.45M | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| NWSA | NEWS CORP - CLASS A | 11,354,178 | $256.47K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| BB | BLACKBERRY LTD | 11,253,235 | -$1.56M | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | 10,842,064 | -$6.86K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| TDC | TERADATA CORP | 9,580,648 | $430.65K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| VLO | VALERO ENERGY CORP | 8,984,332 | $609.80K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| META | META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A | 8,951,859 | $560.96K | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | 8,517,677 | $40.04K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TSM | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR | 8,371,541 | $157.41K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CNI | CANADIAN NATL RAILWAY CO | 8,335,337 | $82.09K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DVA | DAVITA INC | 8,323,191 | $781.12K | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| TMUS | T-MOBILE US INC | 7,617,650 | $264.38K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CVE | CENOVUS ENERGY INC | 6,945,713 | $173.55K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 6,811,904 | $686.27K | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | 6,666,507 | -$13.48M | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 6,657,844 | $341.63K | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| EBAY | EBAY INC | 6,620,614 | $334.76K | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 6,469,318 | $491.22K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| UNH | UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC | 5,728,426 | $507.67K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 5,285,960 | $1.97M | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| GM | GENERAL MOTORS CO | 5,270,015 | $513.95K | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 5,269,751 | $615.60K | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| AAL | AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC | 5,264,273 | $135.34K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PBR-A | PETROLEO BRASIL-SP PREF ADR | 4,141,900 | -$25.39K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 4,038,550 | $540.44K | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| G0176J109 | ALLEGION PLC | 4,001,035 | $176.81K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | 3,788,875 | $756.36K | 1 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| WU | WESTERN UNION CO | 3,779,036 | $15.35K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| FI | FISERV INC | 3,709,853 | -$28.90K | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| G | Genpact Limited | 3,484,304 | $63.68K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ICE | INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN | 3,344,070 | $752.15K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NWS | NEWS CORP - CLASS B | 3,255,116 | $103.72K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| HOUS | ANYWHERE REAL ESTATE INC | 3,138,338 | $232.68K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T | AT&T INC | 3,118,774 | $110.02K | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| GFI | GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR | 3,047,905 | -$71.95K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | 3,001,039 | $285.45K | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| ON | ON SEMICONDUCTOR | 2,983,852 | $24.59K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| EXC | EXELON CORP | 2,979,370 | $76.48K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LYV | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT IN | 2,945,784 | $65.75K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q4 2013
What are the most bought stocks in Q4 2013?
The most bought stocks in Q4 2013 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2013, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2013?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL-ADS (BSBR), HOLOGIC INC (HOLX), 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 tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q3 2013).
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.