Most sold stocks in Q3 2017
See which stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2017, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2017 into Q3 2017. Notable reductions at the top of this list include NOMAD FOODS LTD (NOMD), SYMANTEC CORP (SYMCEUR), SEARS CANADA INC (SRSCQ), INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMD | NOMAD FOODS LTD | -34,004,584 | -$479.77M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| SYMCEUR | SYMANTEC CORP | -23,561,235 | -$653.92M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SRSCQ | SEARS CANADA INC | -22,338,123 | -$17.82M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| IBM | INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | -19,003,874 | -$3.28B | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 19 |
| GM | GENERAL MOTORS CO | -15,785,139 | $101.40M | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | -14,471,508 | $344.49M | 1 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 33 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -14,432,505 | -$16.71M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CSX | CSX CORP | -12,419,591 | -$677.62M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| QSR | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERN | -12,157,370 | -$710.12M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| INTC | INTEL CORP | -11,316,329 | -$251.36M | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| WFC | WELLS FARGO & CO | -10,749,165 | -$752.04M | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 22 |
| RF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | -10,678,555 | -$149.36M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BK | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP | -10,274,577 | -$218.94M | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -10,195,160 | -$26.43M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| FBP | FIRST BANCORP PUERTO RICO | -9,966,341 | -$64.43M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DISCKEUR | DISCOVERY INC-C | -9,312,295 | -$251.06M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| PYPL | PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC | -8,487,727 | -$122.23M | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| DE | DEERE & CO | -8,083,377 | -$979.78M | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| DXC | DXC TECHNOLOGY CO | -8,043,025 | -$565.33M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CTRA | COTERRA ENERGY INC | -7,911,420 | -$187.93M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| ATUS | ALTICE USA INC- A | -7,788,101 | -$270.31M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SCHW | SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP | -7,647,352 | -$229.71M | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| SNAP | SNAP INC - A | -7,599,408 | -$130.49M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KMI | KINDER MORGAN INC | -7,090,441 | -$135.75M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CBRE | CBRE GROUP INC - A | -5,716,495 | -$137.27M | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| ZNGA | ZYNGA INC - CL A | -5,622,100 | -$18.03M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AXP | AMERICAN EXPRESS CO | -5,431,148 | $770.67M | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
| CHTR | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A | -5,281,950 | -$699.53M | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | -5,124,688 | -$12.50M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CARS | CARS.COM INC | -5,043,927 | -$134.34M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| FLT1CHF | FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC | -4,997,720 | -$672.04M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| LNG | CHENIERE ENERGY INC | -4,766,732 | -$429.73M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| KEY | KEYCORP | -4,346,573 | -$80.84M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ZTS | ZOETIS INC | -4,304,813 | -$259.83M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| LYB | LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N | -4,244,378 | -$357.93M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| TMUS | T-MOBILE US INC | -4,243,411 | -$248.27M | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| GE | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | -4,186,000 | -$113.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NVS | NOVARTIS AG-SPONSORED ADR | -4,100,849 | -$208.65M | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| AABAEUR | ALTABA INC | -3,998,380 | $1.02B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| BA | BOEING CO/THE | -3,853,579 | -$710.13M | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| GRPNCHF | GROUPON INC | -3,834,000 | -$14.72M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CNH | CNH INDL N V | -3,585,677 | -$28.45M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WBA | WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC | -3,582,543 | -$288.68M | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| WTW | WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC LTD | -3,568,233 | -$400.40M | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| T | AT&T INC | -3,479,412 | -$126.77M | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| ENB | ENBRIDGE INC | -3,369,970 | -$136.35M | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ABT | ABBOTT LABORATORIES | -3,331,600 | -$139.39M | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| DHI | DR HORTON INC | -3,297,317 | -$60.50M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| MET | METLIFE INC | -3,284,838 | -$320.48M | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| BBD | BANCO BRADESCO-ADR | -3,220,588 | -$26.45M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold stocks in Q3 2017
What are the most sold stocks in Q3 2017?
The most sold stocks in Q3 2017 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2017?
Among institutional filers, net reductions were largest in companies such as NOMAD FOODS LTD (NOMD), SYMANTEC CORP (SYMCEUR), SEARS CANADA INC (SRSCQ), 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 2017).
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.