Most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2018
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2018, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2018 into Q3 2018. Notable reductions at the top of this list include FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X), GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), IAMGOLD CORP (IAG). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -12,774,088 | -$396.86M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| X | UNITED STATES STEEL CORP | -6,407,528 | -$222.66M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -5,776,400 | -$30.33M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | -5,066,131 | -$124.66M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NTR | NUTRIEN LTD | -3,148,573 | -$38.29M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | -2,901,121 | -$98.71M | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| VMC | VULCAN MATERIALS CO | -2,749,640 | -$356.70M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | -1,610,500 | -$73.36M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | -1,405,290 | -$36.46M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RYAM | RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS | -1,386,738 | -$37.89M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MOS | MOSAIC CO/THE | -1,324,908 | -$26.49M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -1,232,963 | $92.74M | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| CSTM | CONSTELLIUM SE | -1,043,160 | -$11.12M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -907,876 | $15.14M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BTG | B2GOLD CORP | -858,300 | -$10.82M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SID | STATE BANK OF INDI-GDR REG S | -797,900 | -$618.00K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -783,292 | -$272.22M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | -737,132 | -$65.18M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| CF | CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC | -736,158 | -$21.90M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CC | CHEMOURS CO/THE | -728,213 | -$46.28M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CDE | COEUR MINING INC | -612,775 | -$12.85M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NGVT | INGEVITY CORP | -311,600 | -$22.13M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -264,000 | -$35.53M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| APD | AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC | -263,338 | -$39.59M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | -261,772 | -$76.01M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DRD | DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR | -246,294 | -$1.04M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | -220,700 | -$205.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SQM | QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR | -186,500 | -$9.75M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FUL | H.B. FULLER CO. | -178,898 | -$14.36M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HCC | WARRIOR MET COAL INC | -163,133 | -$6.10M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | -160,143 | -$4.22M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SXT | SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP | -159,900 | -$11.29M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OR | OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD | -159,446 | -$5.25M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| BAK | BRASKEM SA-CLASS A- ADR | -149,800 | -$4.56M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MATV | MATIV HOLDINGS INC | -139,200 | -$5.91M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MTUS | METALLUS INC | -88,300 | -$1.39M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| RDUS | RADIUS RECYCLING INC | -83,100 | -$3.81M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SSD | SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC | -80,070 | $14.82M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CMC | COMMERCIAL METALS CO | -79,900 | -$1.62M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TMQ | TRILOGY METALS INC | -77,435 | $2.90M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| USAP | UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY | -76,900 | -$2.31M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FSI | FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC | -64,600 | -$130.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS | -55,847 | -$113.00M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SSRM | SSR MINING INC | -41,200 | -$5.55M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SCL | STEPAN CO | -39,500 | -$2.03M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KWR | QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION | -35,300 | -$1.75M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SA | SEABRIDGE GOLD INC | -28,300 | $1.29M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WDFC | WD-40 CO | -28,299 | $54.49M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WLKP | WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L | -24,008 | -$197.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UAMY | UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP | -22,000 | -$6.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2018
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q3 2018?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2018 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q2 2018, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2018?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX), UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X), GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), 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 2018).
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.