Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2014
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2014, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2014 into Q3 2014. Notable reductions at the top of this list include DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ), MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A (MDLZ). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DG | DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | -6,139,206 | -$285.87M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -5,385,305 | -$52.25M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A | -4,883,999 | -$438.52M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| MDLZ | MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A | -4,771,139 | -$594.95M | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| PM | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL | -2,678,513 | -$240.71M | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| POST | POST HOLDINGS INC | -2,302,963 | -$132.77M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -840,998 | -$20.58M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO/THE | -721,973 | -$80.28M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -469,556 | -$51.31M | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -434,074 | $8.62M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | -375,215 | $1.89M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| MO | ALTRIA GROUP INC | -342,903 | $29.25M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| HELE | HELEN OF TROY LTD | -242,300 | -$15.64M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | -210,615 | -$19.90M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| LOPE | GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC | -176,414 | -$14.47M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LINC | LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | -176,000 | -$790.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CPB | CAMPBELL SOUP CO | -146,990 | -$7.69M | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CALM | CAL-MAINE FOODS INC | -116,311 | -$1.54M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BGS | B&G FOODS INC | -94,900 | -$3.10M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ALCO | ALICO INC | -91,473 | -$3.25M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -61,833 | -$1.44M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ANDE | ANDERSONS INC/THE | -51,400 | -$1.80M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SAM | BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A | -48,400 | -$11.04M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NGVC | NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN C | -29,900 | -$640.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | FRANKLIN COVEY CO | -19,000 | -$415.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COKE | COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED INC | -14,018 | -$825.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BF-A | BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS A | -13,138 | -$11.91M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEF | CHEFS' WAREHOUSE INC/THE | -10,600 | -$210.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| UTI | UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUT | -8,088 | -$5.66M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A | -6,600 | -$619.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ADM | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO | -2,000 | -$31.03K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS | -900 | -$10.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HINKF | Heineken NV | -200 | $144.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VLGEA | VILLAGE SUPER MARKET-CLASS A | -100 | -$123.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2014
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2014?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2014 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2014, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2014?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ), 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 Q2 2014).
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.