Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2021
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q4 2021, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q3 2021 into Q4 2021. Notable additions at the top of this list include ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR (BUD), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC (HIMS), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | 15,058,553 | $912.46K | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | 4,036,997 | $67.14K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| HIMS | HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC | 3,252,510 | $19.74K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | 2,840,734 | $17.80K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| MAMA | MAMA'S CREATIONS INC | 1,686,799 | $3.39K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | 1,614,782 | -$248.52K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | 1,413,150 | $49.39K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COTY | COTY INC-CL A | 1,407,800 | $18.36K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | 1,369,268 | -$7.16K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| ATGE | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC | 1,298,917 | $7.51K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | 1,263,663 | $2.88M | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| SJM | JM SMUCKER CO/THE | 1,160,074 | $192.55K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | 886,126 | $70.77K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| RLX | RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR | 878,700 | $3.38K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BF-B | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B | 775,531 | $152.36K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| ACI | ALBERTSONS COS INC - CLASS A | 755,305 | $22.27K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | 705,172 | -$10.75K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | 671,700 | $302.00K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| K | KELLANOVA | 599,347 | $39.69K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| GO | GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP | 551,889 | $44.57K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GOTU | GAOTU TECHEDU INC | 390,007 | -$21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | 346,837 | $29.50K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | 329,453 | $112.74K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| USNA | USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC | 287,321 | $43.61K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | 255,910 | $49.67K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LAUR | LAUREATE EDUCATION INC | 209,600 | $91 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPB | SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC | 199,083 | $26.44K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| UTZ | UTZ BRANDS INC | 198,500 | $3.08K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SDOT | SADOT GROUP INC | 197,415 | $129 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FRPT | FRESHPET INC | 192,996 | $18.39K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VFF | VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL | 192,300 | $1.24K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | 167,309 | $12.30K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BJ | BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS | 157,400 | $11.96K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LINC | LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 156,585 | $1.75K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| EWCZ | EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A | 146,100 | $4.43K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | 139,150 | $6.34K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PRMW | PRIMO WATER CORP | 128,019 | $3.74K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | 118,400 | $310 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| INGR | INGREDION INC | 118,236 | $31.85K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ASAI | SENDAS DISTRIBUIDORA SA | 117,125 | $321 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | 104,117 | $2.43K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | 98,183 | $320.86K | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| ZVIA | ZEVIA PBC-A | 82,123 | $579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UNFI | UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC | 74,656 | $3.97K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | 65,900 | $4.45K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RGF | REAL GOOD FOOD CO INC/THE | 54,301 | $340 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TPB | TURNING POINT BRANDS INC | 48,645 | $1.36K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| COUR | COURSERA INC | 44,900 | $1.10K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HNST | HONEST CO INC/THE | 42,000 | $340 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | 41,629 | $62.76K | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2021
What are the most bought Consumer Defensive stocks in Q4 2021?
The most bought consumer defensive stocks in Q4 2021 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2021, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q4 2021?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR (BUD), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC (HIMS), 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 2021).
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.