Most sold stocks in Q1 2012
See which stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2012, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2011 into Q1 2012. Notable reductions at the top of this list include MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT), WALMART INC (WMT), MERCK & CO. INC. (MRK). These rankings aggregate SEC 13F filings from all institutional investors in our database.
Explore more:
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | -803,534 | $3.06M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | -498,607 | -$25.58M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | -478,505 | -$26.78M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MRK | MERCK & CO. INC. | -281,200 | -$9.69M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | -253,600 | $1.07M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | -154,026 | -$7.74M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| QCOM | QUALCOMM INC | -142,952 | -$1.81M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | -140,805 | $3.45M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COP | CONOCOPHILLIPS | -120,115 | -$7.29M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | -110,000 | $1.32M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T | AT&T INC | -97,097 | -$1.81M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | -95,295 | -$2.68M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IBM | INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | -83,816 | -$6.44M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | -76,953 | -$4.33M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | -73,200 | $10.69M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | -50,500 | -$4.73M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MCD | MCDONALD'S CORP | -15,000 | -$2.21M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold stocks in Q1 2012
What are the most sold stocks in Q1 2012?
The most sold stocks in Q1 2012 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q4 2011, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2012?
Among institutional filers, net reductions were largest in companies such as MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT), ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT), WALMART INC (WMT), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional selling calculated?
Selling is calculated by summing the net decrease in shares reported by institutional investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2011).
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.