Most bought stocks in Q4 2017
See which stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2017, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2017 into Q4 2017. Notable additions at the top of this list include CNX RESOURCES CORP (CNX), MATTEL INC (MAT), APPLE INC (AAPL), CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER (CX). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNX | CNX RESOURCES CORP | 67,670,444 | $990.02M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MAT | MATTEL INC | 58,749,365 | $899.95M | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | 34,251,021 | $8.00B | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 26 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | 20,984,775 | $21.61M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| GFI | GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR | 17,791,824 | $76.40M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TEVA | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL-SP ADR | 17,038,234 | $352.75M | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| SWN | SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO | 14,885,414 | $77.73M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| F | FORD MOTOR CO | 13,607,633 | $183.19M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JNPR | JUNIPER NETWORKS INC | 13,505,854 | $402.27M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PYPL | PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC | 13,299,033 | $1.29B | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| CSX | CSX CORP | 11,555,362 | $635.68M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| TRIP | TRIPADVISOR INC | 11,021,750 | $376.44M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| IQV | IQVIA HOLDINGS INC | 10,874,245 | $1.06B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EEM | ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET | 10,572,866 | $498.62M | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| BHF | BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC | 10,518,424 | $607.54M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| JCI | Johnson Controls International PLC | 9,938,049 | $231.49M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| XLF | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR | 9,831,947 | $275.64M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| IPG | INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC | 9,164,486 | $174.26M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PCG | P G & E CORP | 8,581,655 | $358.19M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CEIX | CONSOL ENERGY INC | 8,291,810 | $327.61M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | 7,895,695 | $702.43M | 0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| MGM | MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | 7,633,110 | $254.87M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | 7,170,709 | $515.56M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOUS | ANYWHERE REAL ESTATE INC | 6,488,955 | $171.57M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| TPR | TAPESTRY INC | 6,200,089 | $274.23M | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | 6,175,467 | $317.96M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| CZREUR | CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORP | 5,860,349 | $74.13M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GGG | GRACO INC | 5,816,775 | $12.20M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | 5,670,037 | $15.14M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| IMO | IMPERIAL OIL LTD | 5,434,464 | $160.45M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | 5,156,241 | $480.89M | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| FE | FIRSTENERGY CORP | 5,150,257 | $156.35M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 5,102,281 | $544.81M | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| A | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 5,097,762 | $356.46M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| BK | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP | 5,057,453 | $400.60M | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 14 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | 5,020,100 | $55.13M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SD | SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC | 5,017,212 | $106.00M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 0QZB | TWITTER INC | 4,983,187 | $132.83M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| LEN | LENNAR CORP-A | 4,949,067 | $514.26M | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| LILAK | Liberty Latin America Ltd | 4,562,471 | $90.75M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES LP | 4,507,918 | -$46.56M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SNBR | SLEEP NUMBER CORP | 4,228,306 | $182.98M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| EA | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 4,175,474 | $372.11M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 4,128,017 | $310.81M | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| AGI | ALAMOS GOLD INC-CLASS A | 3,968,687 | $24.78M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| SABR | SABRE CORP | 3,837,033 | $140.08M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| XRAY | DENTSPLY SIRONA INC | 3,728,439 | $279.91M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BMY | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO | 3,598,861 | $114.09M | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| BBD | BANCO BRADESCO-ADR | 3,585,864 | $36.42M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 3,530,070 | $16.61M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought stocks in Q4 2017
What are the most bought stocks in Q4 2017?
The most bought stocks in Q4 2017 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q3 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2017?
Among institutional filers, net additions were largest in companies such as CNX RESOURCES CORP (CNX), MATTEL INC (MAT), APPLE INC (AAPL), 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 2017).
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.