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In its mutual fund analysis, Universal Investment regularly examines which stocks are the most popular among professional investors.
It turns out that technology stocks are currently particularly in demand. But the pharmaceutical share in the portfolios is also growing.
Europe and the USA are balanced, with five companies each. There are also two German companies among them.
What are the most popular stocks among professional investors? The financial company Universal Investment regularly examines this as part of its mutual fund analysis. Professional investors include customers who are fund managers or asset managers.
The stocks invested on the platform have a value of 75.4 billion euros, of which around 7.9 percent are invested in the top 10 companies.
These are the top 10 stocks for professional investors:
10th place: Prosus
Prosus is a Dutch investment company. The group focuses on building internet companies in the areas of fintech, travel and food delivery. Share of the total volume of around 76 billion euros: 0.52 percent
Platz 9: Münchener Rück
Munich Re is one of the largest reinsurance companies in the world. The company is based in Munich. Share of total volume: 0.56 percent
8th place: ASML Holding
ASML Holding is a Dutch company that produces high-tech systems for the semiconductor industry. Lithography systems are offered that are primarily used for the production of circuits. Share of total volume: 0.60 percent
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7th place: Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceuticals manufacturer based in Denmark. Since it was founded in 1923, the company has developed into a world-leading insulin manufacturer. Share of total volume: 0.63 percent
Platz 6: Roche Holding
Roche Holding is a healthcare company. The company conducts research, development and sales of health solutions. Share of total volume: 0.64 percent
5th place: SAP
SAP was founded in 1972 in Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg. The company offers business software solutions. Share of total volume: 0.81 percent
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4th place: Alphabet
Alphabet (formerly Google) is a global holding company that manages various subsidiaries under its umbrella. The largest and best-known of these is Google – the online search engine is available in over 130 languages Share of total volume: 0.85 percent
3rd place: Amazon
Amazon is an online mail order company. Buyers can find new and used goods from almost all areas of the consumer goods industry on the platform Share of total volume: 0.87 percent
2nd place: Apple
Apple is an American technology company. The company develops, produces and sells electronic products such as mobile devices, computers and portable music players Share of total volume: 1.06 percent
Platz 1: Microsoft
Microsoft is a leading global software company. The company offers a wide range of software products and services for different devices Share of total volume: 1.39 percent
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