Most sold stocks in Q3 2015
See which stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2015, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2015 into Q3 2015. Notable reductions at the top of this list include EBAY INC (EBAY), MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU), BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC), AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBAY | EBAY INC | -48,298,508 | -$5.17M | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| MU | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | -47,393,230 | -$1.00M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| BAC | BANK OF AMERICA CORP | -38,153,608 | -$1.08M | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| AIG | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP | -23,425,492 | -$1.58M | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| WEN | WENDY'S CO/THE | -17,658,244 | -$315.19K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| GFI | GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR | -13,907,750 | -$73.02K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AES | AES CORP | -12,115,748 | -$160.66K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CFG | CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP | -12,003,554 | -$360.66K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MTG | MGIC INVESTMENT CORP | -11,977,492 | -$177.28K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -11,881,500 | -$99.23K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| SIRI | SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC | -11,725,120 | -$43.66K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MET | METLIFE INC | -11,629,740 | -$952.74K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L | LOEWS CORP | -11,456,091 | -$497.33K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | -10,739,995 | -$1.16M | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| SVM | SILVERCORP METALS INC | -10,558,500 | -$11.40K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ALLY | ALLY FINANCIAL INC | -10,373,000 | -$250.36K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HOUS | ANYWHERE REAL ESTATE INC | -9,132,755 | -$490.84K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| GOLD | BARRICK GOLD CORP | -8,456,263 | -$289.69K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| PHG | KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NVR- NY | -7,675,847 | -$218.22K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| NOK | NOKIA CORP-SPON ADR | -7,232,713 | -$42.83K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| LOW | LOWE'S COS INC | -7,210,645 | -$452.22K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| G7S00T104 | PENTAIR PLC | -7,195,021 | -$544.48K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | -7,187,035 | $102.28K | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| CIG | CIA ENERGETICA DE-SPON ADR | -6,833,799 | -$26.23K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MAS | MASCO CORP | -6,683,350 | -$196.74K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| MUR | MURPHY OIL CORP | -6,579,112 | -$501.54K | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| EXPD | EXPEDITORS INTL WASH INC | -6,518,123 | -$298.91K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| CAR | AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC | -6,436,519 | -$283.72K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MA | MASTERCARD INC - A | -6,384,605 | -$763.92K | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | -6,258,956 | -$63.11K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | -6,192,200 | $553.63K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | -5,822,032 | -$337.00K | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| WMT | WALMART INC | -5,735,299 | -$1.08M | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| NDAQ | NASDAQ INC | -5,407,587 | -$262.41K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ILMN | ILLUMINA INC | -5,220,172 | -$1.37M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | -5,190,518 | -$175.84K | 2 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 25 |
| ADSK | AUTODESK INC | -5,046,311 | -$280.48K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -4,784,480 | -$434.75K | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| HCA | HCA HEALTHCARE INC | -4,603,942 | -$424.57K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| SEE | SEALED AIR CORP | -4,601,774 | -$321.93K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| UNH | UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC | -4,515,466 | -$676.95K | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| BK | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP | -4,193,824 | -$645.17K | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 13 |
| CNH | CNH INDL N V | -4,041,079 | -$141.20K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| NSRGY | NESTLE SA-SPONS ADR | -3,868,652 | -$225.31K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| IPG | INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC | -3,727,672 | -$75.19K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ZG | ZILLOW GROUP INC - A | -3,582,691 | -$310.76K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ADBE | ADOBE INC | -3,394,499 | -$246.26K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| BABA | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR | -3,221,973 | -$538.18K | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | -3,163,261 | -$252.55K | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| G97822103 | Perrigo Company PLC | -3,098,983 | -$581.65K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold stocks in Q3 2015
What are the most sold stocks in Q3 2015?
The most sold stocks in Q3 2015 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2015, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2015?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as EBAY INC (EBAY), MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC (MU), BANK OF AMERICA CORP (BAC), 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 Q2 2015).
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.