Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2020
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2020, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2020 into Q4 2020. Notable additions at the top of this list include UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL), MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC), CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC (CHD), KROGER CO (KR). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 12,735,040 | $767.86K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | 8,819,953 | $32.83K | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 5,115,163 | $436.38K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| KR | KROGER CO | 4,132,966 | $14.84K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 2,925,127 | $189.84K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | 2,107,455 | $82.61K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 1,340,505 | $108.64K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | 1,229,700 | $6.39K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | 1,164,112 | $41.47K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 1,148,513 | $42.38K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 868,684 | $354.85K | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | 854,427 | $18.14K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | 602,500 | $10.36K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| STRA | STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC | 548,546 | $56.09K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 367,096 | $30.75K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | 325,445 | $370.74K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 260,568 | $86.73K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 238,770 | $69.29K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | 196,200 | $4.35K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | 159,824 | $912 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CDXC | CHROMADEX CORP | 153,819 | $803 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 93,511 | $14.68K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A | 82,315 | $4.77K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 80,902 | $9.73K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | 78,423 | $62.24K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 74,313 | -$7.63K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LAUR | LAUREATE EDUCATION INC | 72,100 | $1.33K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | 70,194 | $417 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPB | SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC | 67,174 | $26.67K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 64,704 | $137.95K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | 63,700 | -$2.67K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | 35,855 | $4.17K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | 28,843 | $1.30K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 17,511 | $4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS | 13,969 | $114 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 12,700 | $605 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VLGEA | VILLAGE SUPER MARKET-CLASS A | 10,700 | -$1.65K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SANW | S&W SEED CO | 10,511 | $102 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | 6,701 | $1.17K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NAII | NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTL | 6,600 | $1.62K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AKO-B | EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA-ADR B | 5,396 | $1.34K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NATR | NATURES SUNSHINE PRODS INC | 4,500 | $2.20K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MTEX | MANNATECH INC | 2,900 | $147 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AKO-A | EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA-ADR A | 300 | $430 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DIT | AMCON DISTRIBUTING CO | 20 | $595 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2020
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q4 2020?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2020 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2020, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2020?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR (UL), MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS (MKC), CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC (CHD), 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 2020).
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.