Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2020
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2020, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2019 into Q1 2020. Notable reductions at the top of this list include CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER (CX), UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X), GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI), ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC (ESI). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | -10,537,818 | -$241.01K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| X | UNITED STATES STEEL CORP | -8,288,700 | -$95.83K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GFI | GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR | -5,618,481 | -$133.04K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ESI | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | -4,285,795 | -$72.64K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -2,743,498 | -$178.32K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -2,627,600 | -$9.87K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | -2,586,408 | -$461.06K | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | -2,407,570 | -$111.28K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| VMC | VULCAN MATERIALS CO | -2,012,961 | -$359.22K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | -1,652,541 | -$38.65K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -1,420,622 | -$599.20K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS | -1,335,218 | -$538.55K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| NG | NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC | -1,295,986 | -$22.32K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | -1,255,836 | -$157.01K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NUE | NUCOR CORP | -797,301 | -$55.19K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EXK | ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP | -617,916 | -$6.35K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TGB | TASEKO MINES LTD | -550,504 | -$2.06K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CE | CELANESE CORP | -464,217 | -$559.20K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HCC | WARRIOR MET COAL INC | -382,561 | -$53.40K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | -340,605 | -$42.31K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CF | CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC | -323,476 | -$65.78K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CENX | CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | -304,999 | -$2.29K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | -296,815 | -$31.03K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| FMC | FMC CORP | -252,299 | -$25.18K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SUM | SUMMIT MATERIALS INC -CL A | -251,187 | -$6.33K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SILV | SILVERCREST METALS INC | -248,700 | -$1.69K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | -226,370 | -$97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SID | CIA SIDERURGICA NACL-SP ADR | -206,376 | -$712 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ASM | AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES | -176,900 | -$164 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -167,600 | -$10.57K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MERC | MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC | -161,400 | -$6.73K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAG | MAG SILVER CORP | -154,800 | -$15.27K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | -143,580 | -$3.74K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SSD | SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC | -121,935 | -$33.10K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MATV | MATIV HOLDINGS INC | -120,200 | -$13.29K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RDUS | RADIUS RECYCLING INC | -119,796 | -$3.79K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MT | ARCELORMITTAL-NY REGISTERED | -110,629 | -$63.27K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SUZ | SUZANO SA - SPON ADR | -109,709 | -$12.57K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VGZ | VISTA GOLD CORP | -100,374 | -$96 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BCC | BOISE CASCADE CO | -96,300 | -$5.14K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RPM | RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | -71,983 | -$5.53K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| RS | RELIANCE INC | -66,363 | -$14.21K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | -65,054 | -$17.62K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PZG | PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP | -53,700 | -$42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| THM | INTL TOWER HILL MINES LTD | -51,242 | -$40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PLG | PLATINUM GROUP METALS LTD | -49,859 | -$84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CMC | COMMERCIAL METALS CO | -40,400 | -$900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| WRN | WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD CORP | -39,720 | -$118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CBT | CABOT CORP | -39,100 | -$2.92K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | -35,500 | -$2.49K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2020
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q1 2020?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2020 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2019, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2020?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER (CX), UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X), GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI), 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 2019).
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.