Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2014
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2014, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q3 2014 into Q4 2014. Notable reductions at the top of this list include NEWMONT CORP (NEM), LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N (LYB), VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC), UNITED STATES STEEL CORP (X). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEM | NEWMONT CORP | -7,892,659 | -$202.20M | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| LYB | LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N | -5,399,259 | -$756.41M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| VMC | VULCAN MATERIALS CO | -3,854,688 | -$203.60M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| X | UNITED STATES STEEL CORP | -2,109,000 | -$82.61M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MOS | MOSAIC CO/THE | -1,336,476 | -$55.67M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| FCX | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC | -1,297,337 | -$42.78M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | -1,089,221 | -$28.31M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CDE | COEUR MINING INC | -840,555 | -$2.63M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -742,200 | -$43.70M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SXC | SUNCOKE ENERGY INC | -723,535 | -$18.08M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PKX | POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR | -706,864 | -$79.68M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LXU | LSB INDUSTRIES INC | -578,996 | -$21.81M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GPRE | GREEN PLAINS INC | -493,400 | -$20.96M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CSTM | CONSTELLIUM SE | -447,700 | -$15.59M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SCL | STEPAN CO | -418,844 | -$19.72M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | -276,097 | -$20.44M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CENX | CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | -266,499 | -$6.92M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KALU | KAISER ALUMINUM CORP | -206,226 | -$16.37M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | -193,500 | -$4.89M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -170,229 | -$12.98M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CMP | COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION | -163,935 | -$7.58M | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FF | FUTUREFUEL CORP | -150,800 | -$703.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BCPC | BALCHEM CORP | -150,200 | -$7.55M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| REX | REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORP | -143,355 | -$14.08M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MTX | MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC | -141,300 | -$7.10M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KOP | KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC | -136,049 | -$5.28M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| THM | INTL TOWER HILL MINES LTD | -98,100 | -$45.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MATV | MATIV HOLDINGS INC | -87,600 | -$3.19M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | -82,104 | $40.34M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CLW | CLEARWATER PAPER CORP | -71,800 | -$4.32M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RPM | RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | -67,700 | -$3.10M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -56,200 | -$5.30M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | -52,500 | -$29.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| VGZ | VISTA GOLD CORP | -47,232 | -$34.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IAG | IAMGOLD CORP | -40,796 | -$391.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -35,200 | -$4.27M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KWR | QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION | -29,001 | $438.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WDFC | WD-40 CO | -24,448 | $27.73M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AXXDF | ALDERON IRON ORE CORP | -23,000 | -$17.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SA | SEABRIDGE GOLD INC | -19,200 | -$155.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RS | RELIANCE INC | -15,820 | -$17.82M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AEM | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | -13,671 | -$77.50M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| IOSP | INNOSPEC INC | -13,400 | -$481.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TECK | TECK RESOURCES LTD-CLS B | -10,561 | -$200.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FUL | H.B. FULLER CO. | -5,905 | $16.13M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SCCO | SOUTHERN COPPER CORP | -4,660 | -$163.00K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -3,098 | -$34.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NUE | NUCOR CORP | -800 | -$422.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2014
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q4 2014?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2014 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q3 2014, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2014?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as NEWMONT CORP (NEM), LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N (LYB), VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC), 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 Q3 2014).
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.