Most bought stocks in Q4 2016
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2016, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2016 into Q4 2016. Notable additions at the top of this list include SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC (SIRI), DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL), SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV), APPLE INC (AAPL). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRI | SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC | 146,576,441 | $666.56K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| DAL | DELTA AIR LINES INC | 52,973,132 | $2.70M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| LUV | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO | 39,104,580 | $2.13M | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | 34,350,954 | $4.10M | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| AAL | AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC | 24,973,541 | $1.41M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| UAL | UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC | 24,470,515 | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| JD | JD.COM INC-ADR | 19,196,648 | $419.72K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| BMY | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 18,710,999 | $1.25M | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| G7S00T104 | PENTAIR PLC | 15,466,229 | $776.42K | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| ICE | INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE IN | 14,582,025 | $106.30K | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CBRE | CBRE GROUP INC - A | 14,467,466 | $620.36K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HLT | HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN | 13,350,701 | $363.14K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| F | FORD MOTOR CO | 11,753,620 | $143.66K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PYPL | PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC | 11,351,021 | $375.82K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | 10,118,383 | $28.61K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SNY | SANOFI-ADR | 9,225,910 | $516.92K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| YUMC | YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC | 9,121,880 | $238.26K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WBA | WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC | 8,592,458 | $725.58K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COS INC | 8,421,697 | $268.51K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| V | VISA INC-CLASS A SHARES | 8,350,864 | $412.23K | 2 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 24 |
| AMD | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES | 8,265,725 | $108.20K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | 6,695,911 | $58.12K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| COR | CENCORA INC | 6,073,946 | $470.48K | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| MDT | MEDTRONIC PLC | 5,648,411 | $262.71K | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| CVS | CVS HEALTH CORP | 5,520,172 | $359.65K | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| CAH | CARDINAL HEALTH INC | 5,458,547 | $389.05K | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| PNC | PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | 5,411,963 | $681.96K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| JNPR | JUNIPER NETWORKS INC | 5,320,697 | $162.27K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MFC | MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP | 5,142,067 | $93.44K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| NFLX | NETFLIX INC | 5,017,108 | $687.66K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 4,891,319 | $234.27K | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING | 4,532,817 | $598.97K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| UA | UNDER ARMOUR INC-CLASS C | 4,341,403 | $109.27K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VOD | VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR | 4,209,937 | $51.90K | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| TPHS | TRINITY PLACE HOLDINGS INC | 4,206,285 | -$502.46K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| RACE | FERRARI N V | 4,163,859 | $252.39K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 4,144,345 | $195.57K | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| ALNY | ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 4,052,612 | -$8.35K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | 3,873,430 | -$97.10K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| BDX | BECTON DICKINSON AND CO | 3,794,191 | $595.93K | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| PPL | PPL CORP | 3,729,524 | $126.45K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP-CLASS A | 3,717,530 | $549.91K | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 3,557,916 | $258.34K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | 3,541,227 | $70.92K | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DIS | WALT DISNEY CO/THE | 3,498,306 | $524.39K | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| LEN | LENNAR CORP-A | 3,435,255 | $152.02K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | 3,392,188 | $259.48K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| G97822103 | Perrigo Company PLC | 3,322,447 | $265.06K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRN | TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC | 3,309,805 | $138.86K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ADNT | ADIENT PLC | 3,295,396 | $193.11K | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q4 2016
What are the most bought stocks in Q4 2016?
The most bought stocks in Q4 2016 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2016, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2016?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC (SIRI), DELTA AIR LINES INC (DAL), SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO (LUV), 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 2016).
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.