US Bancorp Ownership

US Bancorp secures a total of 1.53 Billion outstanding shares. The majority of US Bancorp outstanding shares are owned by institutions. These other corporate entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in US Bancorp to benefit from reduced commissions. Therefore, outside corporations are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in US Bancorp. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of US Bancorp 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 retains, 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 US Bancorp 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 US Bancorp, 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 US Bancorp. 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 USB Stock please use our How to Invest in US Bancorp guide.