Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2016
See which Consumer Defensive stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2016, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2016 into Q3 2016. Notable reductions at the top of this list include WALMART INC (WMT), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR (BUD). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMT | WALMART INC | -32,299,651 | -$2.41M | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| NWL | NEWELL BRANDS INC | -10,270,020 | -$496.74K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| ABEV | AMBEV SA-ADR | -9,077,042 | -$46.36K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| BUD | ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV-SPN ADR | -3,871,361 | -$510.87K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| BRFS | BRF SA-ADR | -2,988,659 | -$14.47K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | -1,319,156 | $25.28K | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| FLO | FLOWERS FOODS INC | -972,882 | -$18.24K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NUS | NU SKIN ENTERPRISES INC - A | -845,705 | -$38.06K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| TAL | TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR | -747,300 | -$44.61K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HRL | HORMEL FOODS CORP | -705,965 | -$19.88K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CL | COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | -663,620 | -$34.52K | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | -455,386 | $32.09K | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| KHC | KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE | -440,972 | $300.15K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| HSY | HERSHEY CO/THE | -432,041 | -$69.90K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE CO | -355,600 | -$30.69K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TGT | TARGET CORP | -272,418 | -$35.00K | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| JBSS | JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON INC | -240,243 | -$8.60K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CENTA | CENTRAL GARDEN AND PET CO-A | -199,500 | -$1.83K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHGG | CHEGG INC | -166,748 | $1.11K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PFGC | PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO | -155,000 | -$4.17K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| USFD | US FOODS HOLDING CORP | -116,913 | -$3.23K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| COKE | COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED INC | -108,627 | -$15.96K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LANC | LANCASTER COLONY CORP | -80,550 | -$6.53K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| UL | UNILEVER PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -80,455 | -$4.03K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| LMNR | LIMONEIRA CO | -64,556 | -$1.08K | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| MGPI | MGP INGREDIENTS INC | -49,100 | -$1.88K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JJSF | J & J SNACK FOODS CORP | -45,150 | -$5.43K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KO | COCA-COLA CO/THE | -44,377 | -$1.27M | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| FMX | FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEX-SP ADR | -39,527 | -$4.00K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| SPTN | SPARTANNASH CO | -37,534 | -$1.43K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TR | TOOTSIE ROLL INDS | -22,945 | -$933 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ANDE | ANDERSONS INC/THE | -20,700 | -$430 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IMKTA | INGLES MARKETS INC-CLASS A | -11,574 | -$432 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | -5,100 | -$1.35K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WMK | WEIS MARKETS INC | -3,800 | $1.25K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| LWAY | LIFEWAY FOODS INC | -3,300 | $962 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BTI | BRITISH AMERICAN TOB-SP ADR | -1,852 | -$1.82K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| DANOY | DANONE-SPONS ADR | -1,200 | $487 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SAM | BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A | -240 | -$81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2016
What are the most sold Consumer Defensive stocks in Q3 2016?
The most sold consumer defensive stocks in Q3 2016 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2016, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which consumer defensive stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2016?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as WALMART INC (WMT), NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL), AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV), 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 2016).
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.