Most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2019
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2019, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q2 2019 into Q3 2019. Notable reductions at the top of this list include KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC), GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | -19,289,773 | -$17.79K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -9,203,655 | -$36.03K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -9,172,187 | -$198.69K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -7,323,529 | -$160.22K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | -3,976,885 | -$455.70K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| ESI | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | -3,867,196 | -$41.99K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WPM | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | -3,812,570 | -$29.66K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AEM | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | -3,323,430 | -$53.03K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CC | CHEMOURS CO/THE | -2,940,817 | -$158.99K | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | -1,702,195 | -$33.78K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NTR | NUTRIEN LTD | -1,473,713 | -$167.91K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| FMC | FMC CORP | -1,421,548 | -$110.58K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TMQ | TRILOGY METALS INC | -1,401,672 | -$19.94K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -1,282,820 | -$246.84K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| CLF | CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC | -1,089,822 | -$11.66K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | -969,983 | -$32.02K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| GORO | GOLD RESOURCE CORP | -960,761 | -$3.50K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PAAS | PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP | -884,999 | $10.51K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS | -579,765 | $36.61K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DD | DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC | -561,306 | -$44.12K | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| EXK | ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP | -551,100 | -$87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VMC | VULCAN MATERIALS CO | -504,481 | -$18.50K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MERC | MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC | -442,900 | -$10.58K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | -435,439 | -$27.70K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | -403,884 | -$10.60K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| SXC | SUNCOKE ENERGY INC | -276,658 | -$18.11K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | -253,944 | -$22.29K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| FNV | FRANCO-NEVADA CORP | -232,470 | $76.31K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FUL | H.B. FULLER CO. | -148,964 | -$6.46K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | -146,096 | -$10.29K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -143,400 | -$9.27K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | -107,752 | -$1.52K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ASIX | ADVANSIX INC | -97,709 | -$1.88K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | -84,100 | -$8.31K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GPRE | GREEN PLAINS INC | -81,854 | -$1.09K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MTUS | METALLUS INC | -70,112 | -$679 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MOS | MOSAIC CO/THE | -65,555 | -$2.99K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -63,300 | -$9.24K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CENX | CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | -62,000 | -$428 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DRD | DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR | -45,633 | $1.31K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -44,653 | $64.66K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| WDFC | WD-40 CO | -42,198 | $2.87K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CBT | CABOT CORP | -36,520 | -$1.74K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SILV | SILVERCREST METALS INC | -36,500 | -$148 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| WLKP | WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L | -33,831 | -$832 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CLW | CLEARWATER PAPER CORP | -22,975 | -$425 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SSD | SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC | -22,120 | $3.43K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USAP | UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY | -22,100 | -$354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DOW | DOW INC | -12,665 | -$1.23K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| BCPC | BALCHEM CORP | -10,800 | -$1.26K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2019
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q3 2019?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q3 2019 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q2 2019, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q3 2019?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC), GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), 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 2019).
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.