Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2014
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2014, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2014 into Q4 2014. Notable additions at the top of this list include AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A (MDLZ), PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC), DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 43,027,698 | $257.98K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 6,974,760 | $508.95K | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | 3,228,713 | $109.68K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 2,978,667 | $912.78M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | 1,868,766 | $24.90K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | 1,728,772 | $285.17K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | 1,655,813 | $37.29K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 1,506,347 | $92.34K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | 1,374,200 | $29.19K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 1,323,052 | $40.71K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 785,300 | $31.48K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | 780,204 | $6.64K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | 592,585 | $341.42K | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 398,818 | $156.76K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | 385,400 | $14.25K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 356,700 | $18.55K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | 349,590 | $15.78K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | 307,443 | $49.48K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | 299,997 | $13.09K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | 227,508 | $37.47K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| ANDE | ANDERSONS INC/THE | 179,496 | $8.80K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | 166,336 | $2.18K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | 143,346 | $13.51K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| SANW | S&W SEED CO | 130,598 | $522 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 103,860 | $11.42K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| LOPE | GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC | 101,184 | $11.93K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 99,670 | $1.16K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | 90,563 | $29.75K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MGPI | MGP INGREDIENTS INC | 80,900 | $1.41K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JBSS | JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON INC | 64,200 | $5.90K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CVGW | CALAVO GROWERS INC | 63,900 | $3.20K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | 62,732 | -$17.17K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 56,395 | $4.53K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 46,100 | $3.91K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | 42,190 | $103.19K | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | 40,317 | -$1.34K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PSMT | PRICESMART INC | 37,600 | $3.43K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IPAR | INTER PARFUMS INC | 32,500 | $892 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NATR | NATURES SUNSHINE PRODS INC | 24,700 | $365 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LMNR | LIMONEIRA CO | 21,718 | $680 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JJSF | J & J SNACK FOODS CORP | 19,700 | $7.69K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | 19,300 | $783 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LINC | LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 18,500 | $52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | 16,902 | $117 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NAII | NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTL | 15,800 | -$96 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VLGEA | VILLAGE SUPER MARKET-CLASS A | 15,315 | $1.07K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | 14,700 | $436 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SENEA | SENECA FOODS CORP - CL A | 14,400 | $374 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| GHC | GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B | 13,316 | $167.50K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 12,885 | $147 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2014
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q4 2014?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2014 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2014, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2014?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A (MDLZ), PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP (PPC), 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 2014).
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.