Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2026
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2026, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable reductions at the top of this list include ORLA MINING LTD (ORLA), KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC), ALCOA CORP (AA), NEW GOLD INC (NGD). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORLA | ORLA MINING LTD | -32,859,428 | -$437.65M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | -27,023,858 | -$760.84M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | -15,943,126 | -$847.14M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -15,873,764 | -$138.26M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CLF | CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC | -15,597,456 | -$207.39M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -13,917,399 | -$180.70M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -13,394,263 | -$49.43M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| DOW | DOW INC | -10,123,691 | $110.10M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NUE | NUCOR CORP | -6,396,483 | -$1.04B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -6,060,889 | -$1.59B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| CX | CEMEX SAB-SPONS ADR PART CER | -5,731,813 | -$65.86M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| TGB | TASEKO MINES LTD | -5,414,430 | -$30.65M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| AGI | ALAMOS GOLD INC-CLASS A | -5,025,944 | -$193.90M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| APD | AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC | -4,782,979 | -$1.18B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| ECVT | ECOVYST INC | -4,484,603 | -$43.64M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -4,451,513 | -$1.44B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| GAU | GALIANO GOLD INC | -4,433,653 | -$11.22M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -4,276,840 | -$287.65M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UAN | CVR PARTNERS LP | -4,164,274 | -$426.84M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SID | CIA SIDERURGICA NACL-SP ADR | -3,537,900 | -$5.66M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | -3,510,819 | -$57.89M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| WWR | WESTWATER RESOURCES INC | -2,836,890 | -$2.13M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| BTG | B2GOLD CORP | -2,675,952 | -$12.07M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| SXC | SUNCOKE ENERGY INC | -2,663,161 | -$19.17M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CE | CELANESE CORP | -2,608,640 | -$110.29M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -2,599,904 | -$131.63M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| LXU | LSB INDUSTRIES INC | -2,535,340 | -$21.55M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FNV | FRANCO-NEVADA CORP | -2,472,465 | -$512.27M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SVM | SILVERCORP METALS INC | -2,464,396 | -$20.55M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FUL | H.B. FULLER CO. | -2,425,593 | -$144.19M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| VMC | VULCAN MATERIALS CO | -2,385,988 | -$680.58M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| FSM | FORTUNA MINING CORP | -2,381,228 | -$23.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| HBM | HUDBAY MINERALS INC | -2,191,909 | -$43.51M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GFI | GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR | -2,139,923 | -$93.38M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| EGO | ELDORADO GOLD CORP | -2,130,133 | -$76.51M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SSD | SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC | -1,843,569 | -$297.67M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | -1,843,545 | $37.63M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| RYAM | RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS | -1,838,652 | -$10.83M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CGAU | CENTERRA GOLD INC | -1,798,489 | -$25.90M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FF | FUTUREFUEL CORP | -1,740,100 | -$5.55M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| HDSN | HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC | -1,683,250 | -$11.54M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| GORO | GOLD RESOURCE CORP | -1,618,415 | -$1.34M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| METC | RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A | -1,614,671 | -$29.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| REX | REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORP | -1,595,630 | -$51.57M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ALTO | ALTO INGREDIENTS INC | -1,524,000 | -$4.39M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CLW | CLEARWATER PAPER CORP | -1,507,930 | -$26.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| LOMA | LOMA NEGRA CIA IND-SPON ADR | -1,435,809 | -$18.59M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SSRM | SSR MINING INC | -1,361,089 | -$29.75M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FMC | FMC CORP | -1,319,754 | -$18.26M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| XPL | SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP | -1,295,706 | -$902.85K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2026
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q1 2026?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as ORLA MINING LTD (ORLA), KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC), ALCOA CORP (AA), 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 2025).
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.