Most sold communication services stocks in Q4 2016
See which Communication Services stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2016, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q3 2016 into Q4 2016. Notable reductions at the top of this list include VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), T-MOBILE US INC (TMUS), TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE (TTWO), CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (CHTR). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | -14,592,994 | -$752.53M | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| TMUS | T-MOBILE US INC | -6,342,411 | -$205.59M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TTWO | TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE | -3,141,993 | -$140.65M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CHTR | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A | -2,112,534 | $271.53M | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| META | META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A | -1,960,115 | -$791.75M | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| TEO | TELECOM ARGENTINA SA-SP ADR | -1,853,410 | -$33.92M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| YELP | YELP INC | -1,355,538 | -$61.94M | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| GOOG | ALPHABET INC-CL C | -757,327 | -$650.69M | 2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 26 |
| TEF | TELEFONICA SA-SPON ADR | -560,170 | -$5.65M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| LBRDK | LIBERTY BROADBAND-C | -281,760 | -$15.81M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GAIA | GAIA INC | -221,351 | $663.00K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GOOGL | ALPHABET INC-CL A | -219,108 | -$251.47M | 2 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 25 |
| GOGO | GOGO INC | -214,300 | -$2.37M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IMAX | IMAX CORP | -189,700 | -$5.33M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SHEN | SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATION | -178,600 | -$4.76M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| IRDM | IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC | -156,600 | -$1.27M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PSO | PEARSON PLC-SPONSORED ADR | -151,800 | -$1.18M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AMCX | AMC NETWORKS INC-A | -147,901 | -$7.35M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RDCM | RADCOM LTD | -131,600 | -$3.23M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CABO | CABLE ONE INC | -124,647 | -$71.85M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| GTN | GRAY TELEVISION INC | -78,150 | -$810.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| LBRDA | LIBERTY BROADBAND-A | -63,500 | -$4.15M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ZDGE | ZEDGE INC-CL B | -52,700 | -$289.33K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SCHL | SCHOLASTIC CORP | -45,300 | -$1.50M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WB | WEIBO CORP-SPON ADR | -30,250 | -$1.52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NWS | NEWS CORP - CLASS B | -26,308 | -$3.72M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| EDUC | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP | -23,200 | -$293.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ATNI | ATN INTERNATIONAL INC | -14,301 | $4.95M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NXST | NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC | -10,600 | -$298.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WLY | WILEY (JOHN) & SONS-CLASS A | -9,900 | -$511.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MSGS | MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS | -4,202 | $2.51M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| TCEHY | TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD-UNS ADR | -2,422 | -$981.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GTN-A | GRAY TELEVISION INC-A | -100 | $1.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold communication services stocks in Q4 2016
What are the most sold Communication Services stocks in Q4 2016?
The most sold communication services stocks in Q4 2016 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across institutional investors compared to Q3 2016, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which communication services stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2016?
Among filers in this sector, net reductions were largest in companies such as VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC (VZ), T-MOBILE US INC (TMUS), TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE (TTWO), 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 2016).
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.