Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2017
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2017, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q3 2017 into Q4 2017. Notable reductions at the top of this list include GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), BARRICK GOLD CORP (GOLD), KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -5,635,757 | -$14.65K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VALE | VALE SA-SP ADR | -5,574,038 | -$14.72K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| GOLD | BARRICK GOLD CORP | -5,002,594 | -$145.07K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | -3,734,991 | -$8.02K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CC | CHEMOURS CO/THE | -2,039,891 | -$105.49K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| APD | AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC | -1,789,035 | -$241.43K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HL | HECLA MINING CO | -1,690,300 | -$8.70K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CMP | COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATION | -1,634,303 | -$104.70K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -1,295,213 | -$51.08K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| STLD | STEEL DYNAMICS INC | -1,166,500 | -$39.37K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | -915,279 | -$64.06K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NEM | NEWMONT CORP | -893,635 | -$33.46K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| MLM | MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS | -856,755 | -$125.63K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | -842,689 | $26.63K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| RIO | RIO TINTO PLC-SPON ADR | -730,500 | -$33.58K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | -616,178 | -$89.25K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| FNV | FRANCO-NEVADA CORP | -570,245 | -$26.20K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CE | CELANESE CORP | -470,554 | -$17.44K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BVN | CIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTUR-ADR | -459,900 | -$5.88K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TX | TERNIUM SA-SPONSORED ADR | -391,600 | -$11.73K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SA | SEABRIDGE GOLD INC | -390,082 | -$5.47K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MT | ARCELORMITTAL-NY REGISTERED | -359,900 | $653 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WPM | WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP | -308,061 | $45.30K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | -298,919 | -$11.56K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| RS | RELIANCE INC | -269,225 | -$16.77K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| RPM | RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | -204,200 | -$9.81K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FMC | FMC CORP | -201,616 | -$6.05K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| NUE | NUCOR CORP | -182,200 | -$9.66K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OR | OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD | -181,518 | -$7.72K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| XPL | SOLITARIO RESOURCES CORP | -117,700 | -$98 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | -100,704 | -$24.36K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | -87,000 | -$8.12K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NAK | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS | -84,300 | -$211 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MEOH | METHANEX CORP | -74,328 | -$3.74K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IOSP | INNOSPEC INC | -73,000 | -$4.50K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| HWKN | HAWKINS INC | -64,500 | -$4.00K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -61,984 | $112.99K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| BAK | BRASKEM SA-CLASS A- ADR | -57,300 | -$3.49K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAG | MAG SILVER CORP | -54,600 | $1.68K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | -50,000 | $656 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FSI | FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTL INC | -49,600 | -$57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KALU | KAISER ALUMINUM CORP | -47,800 | -$4.15K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SSD | SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC | -45,240 | $12.21K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| SSL | SASOL LTD-SPONSORED ADR | -44,200 | $1.35K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | -38,900 | -$2.20K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TMQ | TRILOGY METALS INC | -35,500 | $1.52K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -34,100 | -$3.59K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| PZG | PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP | -28,101 | -$54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KWR | QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION | -24,800 | -$3.33K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSB | MESABI TRUST | -23,408 | -$388 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2017
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q4 2017?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2017 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2017, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2017?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE), BARRICK GOLD CORP (GOLD), 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 Q3 2017).
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.