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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 12,757,018 | $767.67M | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| MKC | MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS | 8,904,605 | $32.20M | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 5,113,701 | $434.07M | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| KR | KROGER CO | 4,271,363 | $18.86M | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 3,065,091 | $192.85M | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | 2,107,455 | $82.61M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | 1,344,821 | $7.27M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 1,339,220 | $108.68M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| CCU | CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR | 1,164,112 | $41.47M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 1,159,814 | $42.80M | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | 945,359 | $352.25M | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| LRN | STRIDE INC | 856,752 | $18.19M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NOMD | NOMAD FOODS LTD | 751,467 | $18.81M | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | 601,694 | $12.38M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| STRA | STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC | 548,782 | $56.11M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 492,743 | $2.25B | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | 491,085 | $69.33M | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| TAP | MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE CO - B | 367,542 | $372.73M | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | 367,096 | $30.75M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| STKL | SUNOPTA INC | 272,647 | $86.88M | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | 196,971 | $4.22M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | 187,863 | $6.21M | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | 159,824 | $912.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CDXC | CHROMADEX CORP | 153,819 | $803.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UVV | UNIVERSAL CORP/VA | 137,606 | $8.38M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AFYA | Afya, Ltd. | 109,700 | -$622.00K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| AACG | ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL - ADR | 99,144 | $118.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A | 82,315 | $4.77M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | 80,902 | $10.68M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| KOF | COCA-COLA FEMSA SAB-SP ADR | 78,423 | $62.24M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| K | KELLANOVA | 77,852 | -$5.13M | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| LAUR | LAUREATE EDUCATION INC | 72,100 | $1.33M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | 70,194 | $417.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPB | SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC | 65,920 | $26.82M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 64,704 | $137.95M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LFVN | LIFEVANTAGE CORP | 63,700 | -$2.67M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 60,080 | -$12.03M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 59,267 | $2.42M | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| DVDCF | Davide Campari-Milano NV | 50,445 | $1.01M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | 35,855 | $378.80K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KDP | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC | 23,361 | $23.57M | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| CENT | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 17,511 | $4.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CABJF | Carlsberg B A/S | 15,010 | $2.58M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS | 13,969 | $114.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | 12,700 | $605.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DVCMY | DAVIDE CAMPARI - UNSP ADR | 11,475 | $131.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VLGEA | VILLAGE SUPER MARKET-CLASS A | 10,700 | -$1.65M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SANW | S&W SEED CO | 10,511 | $102.00K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LW | LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS INC | 8,286 | $1.76M | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | 6,701 | $1.17M | 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 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 filers in this sector, 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 institutional investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q3 2020).
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.