Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2018
See which Basic Materials stocks institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2018, measured as net reductions in reported share positions from Q3 2018 into Q4 2018. Notable reductions at the top of this list include NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG), OLIN CORP (OLN), GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB), NEW GOLD INC (NGD). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC | -12,271,595 | -$43.59K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OLN | OLIN CORP | -6,673,822 | -$175.00K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GGB | GERDAU SA -SPON ADR | -6,108,100 | -$26.38K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NGD | NEW GOLD INC | -4,209,891 | -$3.69K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| HUN | HUNTSMAN CORP | -3,176,712 | -$117.25K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| NTR | NUTRIEN LTD | -3,116,491 | -$558.22K | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | -2,427,308 | -$509.88K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| KGC | KINROSS GOLD CORP | -1,134,763 | $55.62K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| GOLD | BARRICK GOLD CORP | -994,010 | $94.20K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| OR | OSISKO GOLD ROYALTIES LTD | -894,611 | -$5.57K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SA | SEABRIDGE GOLD INC | -711,460 | -$9.16K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SAND | SANDSTORM GOLD LTD | -435,707 | -$1.63K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | -412,973 | -$46.21K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | -407,309 | -$47.92K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| MERC | MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC | -344,051 | -$22.43K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RYAM | RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS | -278,000 | -$34.95K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AEM | AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | -268,076 | $76.92K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BHP | BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR | -249,700 | -$12.45K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| APD | AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC | -242,295 | -$40.74K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| AA | ALCOA CORP | -207,696 | -$8.39K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TX | TERNIUM SA-SPONSORED ADR | -183,000 | -$6.19K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KOP | KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC | -181,206 | -$8.24K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | -179,600 | -$25.00K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASM | AVINO SILVER & GOLD MINES | -150,600 | -$94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | -141,289 | $16.74K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WLKP | WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS L | -133,378 | -$3.32K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| THM | INTL TOWER HILL MINES LTD | -125,800 | -$58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FNV | FRANCO-NEVADA CORP | -122,302 | $55.03K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TGB | TASEKO MINES LTD | -120,294 | -$2.34K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MT | ARCELORMITTAL-NY REGISTERED | -108,861 | -$13.19K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PKX | POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR | -75,257 | -$12.66K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| USAP | UNIVERSAL STAINLESS & ALLOY | -71,704 | -$2.07K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CMC | COMMERCIAL METALS CO | -63,200 | -$2.07K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BAK | BRASKEM SA-CLASS A- ADR | -62,400 | -$20.45K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MATV | MATIV HOLDINGS INC | -59,800 | -$8.78K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SQM | QUIMICA Y MINERA CHIL-SP ADR | -59,800 | -$3.55K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TMQ | TRILOGY METALS INC | -46,571 | -$3.65K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| LOMA | LOMA NEGRA CIA IND-SPON ADR | -45,100 | -$399 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FRD | FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES | -44,105 | -$1.63K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KWR | QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION | -33,900 | -$7.60K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MSB | MESABI TRUST | -33,500 | -$888 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RS | RELIANCE INC | -32,688 | -$4.73K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| NGVT | INGEVITY CORP | -29,600 | -$3.02K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ACNT | ASCENT INDUSTRIES CO | -26,600 | -$1.83K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HWKN | HAWKINS INC | -24,003 | -$1.07K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SCL | STEPAN CO | -17,400 | -$5.54K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SSRM | SSR MINING INC | -16,100 | $19.39K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| REX | REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORP | -15,320 | -$4.81K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CENX | CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | -12,300 | -$147 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| PZG | PARAMOUNT GOLD NEVADA CORP | -10,293 | -$21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2018
What are the most sold Basic Materials stocks in Q4 2018?
The most sold basic materials stocks in Q4 2018 are those with the largest decrease in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q3 2018, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which basic materials stocks did institutional investors trimmed or exited the most in Q4 2018?
Among the managers we track, net reductions were largest in companies such as NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG), OLIN CORP (OLN), 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 tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q3 2018).
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.