Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2018
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2018, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2017 into Q1 2018. Notable reductions at the top of this list include FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), IAMGOLD CORP (IAG), COEUR MINING INC (CDE). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -21,093,763 | -$487.83M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -14,804,216 | -$178.10M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | -6,964,997 | -$82.24M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CDE | COEUR MINING INC | -6,072,576 | -$42.79M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | -5,601,314 | -$131.17M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -3,045,800 | -$17.09M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -2,783,200 | $2.21M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | -2,047,563 | -$3.82M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CC | CHEMOURS CO/THE | -1,860,290 | -$96.14M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| FMC | FMC CORP | -1,764,600 | -$175.55M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| APD | AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC | -1,503,082 | -$250.48M | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| GOLD | BARRICK GOLD CORP | -1,243,539 | -$96.02M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MT | ARCELORMITTAL-NY REGISTERED | -1,088,277 | -$35.39M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD | -982,312 | -$16.99M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -967,144 | -$69.81M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS | -912,178 | -$236.48M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| SQM | QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR | -857,800 | -$54.57M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SUM | SUMMIT MATERIALS INC -CL A | -811,297 | -$28.36M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RPM | RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | -619,900 | -$32.49M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| EXK | ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP | -545,200 | -$1.13M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RS | RELIANCE INC | -359,937 | -$30.88M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | -352,841 | -$54.55M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| ASH | ASHLAND INC | -349,575 | -$24.93M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CE | CELANESE CORP | -327,073 | -$110.13M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| TGB | TASEKO MINES LTD | -312,700 | -$8.28M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | -308,346 | -$81.54M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | -306,304 | -$15.41M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | -301,200 | -$32.43M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | -300,323 | -$10.78M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -258,800 | -$11.90M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TX | TERNIUM SA-SPONSORED ADR | -241,700 | -$7.34M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CBT | CABOT CORP | -229,800 | -$15.26M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FUL | H.B. FULLER CO. | -212,641 | -$24.15M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HL | HECLA MINING CO | -201,300 | -$799.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CMP | COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION | -185,653 | -$13.41M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -184,048 | -$105.07M | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | -176,400 | -$19.99M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MOS | MOSAIC CO/THE | -154,842 | -$6.94M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| LOMA | LOMA NEGRA CIA IND-SPON ADR | -150,000 | -$3.46M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| WRN | WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORP | -149,900 | -$151.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RIO | RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR | -145,900 | -$7.74M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MERC | MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC | -141,267 | -$6.21M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CSTM | CONSTELLIUM SE | -135,500 | -$1.86M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MTUS | METALLUS INC | -129,090 | -$1.96M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| HBM | HUDBAY MINERALS INC | -128,789 | -$2.99M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MTX | MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC | -99,600 | -$6.89M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| STLD | STEEL DYNAMICS INC | -97,300 | -$4.20M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| AAUAF | ALMADEN MINERALS LTD | -93,658 | -$116.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DRD | DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR | -66,205 | -$972.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SSL | SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR | -66,000 | -$2.31M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2018
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q1 2018?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2018 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q4 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2018?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), IAMGOLD CORP (IAG), 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 2017).
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.