Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2015
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2015, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2014 into Q1 2015. Notable reductions at the top of this list include DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A (MDLZ), DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | -12,675,531 | -$913.26M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -9,313,484 | -$86.90K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | -8,428,447 | -$328.32K | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| DLTR | DOLLAR TREE INC | -8,413,608 | -$557.89K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | -2,793,658 | -$27.67K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | -2,261,709 | -$59.69K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CLX | CLOROX COMPANY | -2,011,574 | -$194.69K | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | -1,919,859 | -$155.71K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -1,515,559 | $17.29K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | -1,256,307 | -$51.08K | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO/THE | -993,421 | -$113.46K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| TSN | TYSON FOODS INC-CL A | -757,565 | -$30.42K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| COST | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | -744,590 | -$49.46K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| PPC | PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP | -687,213 | -$65.88K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | -659,200 | -$29.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -645,058 | -$15.91K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | -625,812 | -$859.72K | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -438,882 | -$8.19K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | -420,100 | -$14.02K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | -396,048 | -$461.45K | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | -385,700 | -$10.43K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -378,414 | -$22.50K | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES-CL A | -363,300 | -$26.36K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GIS | GENERAL MILLS INC | -316,687 | -$5.93K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | -284,175 | -$9.23K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| DEO | DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -259,301 | -$31.38K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| KMB | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP | -254,363 | -$44.61K | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | -250,725 | -$8.96K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CHD | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC | -218,180 | -$15.48K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -182,372 | $8.44K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -159,461 | -$5.54K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| GHC | GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B | -114,869 | $58.62K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | -47,400 | -$3.89K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FARM | FARMER BROS CO | -42,200 | -$3.15K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | -40,795 | -$2.91K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | -26,300 | -$989 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SANW | S&W SEED CO | -15,798 | $8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | -11,428 | -$328 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CAG | CONAGRA BRANDS INC | -10,000 | -$358 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | -7,329 | -$148 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SENEA | SENECA FOODS CORP - CL A | -6,596 | -$130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JVA | COFFEE HOLDING CO INC | -1,400 | -$17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2015
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q1 2015?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q1 2015 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2014, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2015?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A (MDLZ), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional selling calculated?
Selling is calculated by summing the net decrease in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2014).
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.