Most sold healthcare stocks in Q3 2015
See which Healthcare 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 KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NVR- NY (PHG), HOLOGIC INC (HOLX), ILLUMINA INC (ILMN), HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHG | KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NVR- NY | -7,675,847 | -$218.22M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| HOLX | HOLOGIC INC | -6,192,200 | -$204.09M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ILMN | ILLUMINA INC | -5,270,872 | -$1.39B | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| HCA | HCA HEALTHCARE INC | -4,603,942 | -$424.57M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| UNH | UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC | -4,515,466 | -$676.95M | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| PRGO | Perrigo Company PLC | -3,164,474 | -$621.24M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| OPK | OPKO HEALTH INC | -1,907,498 | -$30.67M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SYK | STRYKER CORP | -1,667,525 | -$168.49M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| NVS | NOVARTIS AG-SPONSORED ADR | -1,618,861 | -$494.62M | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| GERN | GERON CORP | -1,505,880 | -$6.70M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ESPR | ESPERION THERAPEUTICS INC | -1,395,107 | -$114.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| BSX | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP | -1,384,760 | -$27.24M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| UHS | UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B | -1,241,143 | -$176.72M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ZTS | ZOETIS INC | -1,153,542 | -$356.30M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| NVO | NOVO-NORDISK A/S-SPONS ADR | -916,342 | -$57.03M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MRK | MERCK & CO. INC. | -729,197 | -$278.24M | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| BIIB | BIOGEN INC | -592,286 | -$243.29M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MDXG | MIMEDX GROUP INC | -581,500 | -$6.74M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| AMRN | AMARIN CORP PLC -ADR | -484,001 | -$1.19M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TMO | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC | -479,330 | -$112.27M | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| VRTX | VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | -460,722 | -$82.89M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RHHBY | ROCHE HOLDINGS LTD-SPONS ADR | -449,391 | -$23.42M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| OMI | OWENS & MINOR INC | -397,425 | -$15.71M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BDX | BECTON DICKINSON AND CO | -386,012 | -$122.12M | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| MD | PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP INC | -371,000 | -$27.50M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| COR | CENCORA INC | -304,100 | -$41.20M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PACB | PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIF | -298,375 | -$1.74M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CRL | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES | -271,720 | -$36.10M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| AKBA | AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | -270,539 | -$2.85M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HALO | HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS INC | -249,500 | -$42.88M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| INCY | INCYTE CORP | -241,800 | -$25.00M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WST | WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES | -235,300 | -$16.04M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | -231,412 | -$27.31M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| ALKS | ALKERMES PLC | -229,286 | -$14.75M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OMCL | OMNICELL INC | -222,118 | -$10.12M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PFE | PFIZER INC | -194,435 | -$136.59M | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| GRFS | GRIFOLS SA-ADR | -194,400 | -$6.03M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AMPH | AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS IN | -186,006 | -$4.04M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHE | CHEMED CORP | -177,298 | -$23.24M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LXRX | LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC | -159,067 | -$1.25M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OMER | OMEROS CORP | -123,714 | -$2.31M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NVRO | NEVRO CORP | -119,600 | -$6.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| AMN | AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC | -106,171 | -$3.66M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TFX | TELEFLEX INC | -105,697 | -$15.59M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ALNY | ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC | -104,599 | -$12.54M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ICAD | ICAD INC | -98,182 | -$262.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BIO | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES-A | -92,802 | -$31.74M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| HQY | HEALTHEQUITY INC | -90,800 | -$3.23M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ALGN | ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | -86,756 | -$13.98M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| RDNT | RADNET INC | -84,000 | -$805.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold healthcare stocks in Q3 2015
What are the most sold Healthcare stocks in Q3 2015?
The most sold healthcare stocks in Q3 2015 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2015, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which healthcare stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2015?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NVR- NY (PHG), HOLOGIC INC (HOLX), ILLUMINA INC (ILMN), 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 2015).
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.