Sumitomo Ownership

Sumitomo shows a total of 1.25 Billion outstanding shares. 30% of Sumitomo outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that no matter how many assets the company owns, 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 stocks such as Sumitomo 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 Sumitomo, and when they decide to sell, the 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 World Market Map to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Sumitomo. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in nation.