Wells Fargo Ownership

Wells Fargo retains a total of 4.71 Billion outstanding shares. The majority of Wells Fargo outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Wells Fargo to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Wells Fargo. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Wells Fargo as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company shows, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it. Some institutional investors establish a significant position in preferred stocks such as Wells Fargo in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Wells Fargo, and when they decide to sell, the preferred stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits. Check out Your Current Watchlist to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Wells Fargo. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in board of governors. For more information on how to buy Wells Preferred Stock please use our How to buy in Wells Preferred Stock guide.