GEA GROUP Ownership

GEA GROUP secures a total of 173.98 Million outstanding shares. Over half of GEA GROUP's outstanding shares are owned by institutions. These institutions are typically referred to as corporate investors that purchase positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Therefore, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in GEA GROUP. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of GEA GROUP as this could mean 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 firm 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 GEA GROUP 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 GEA GROUP, 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 Risk vs Return Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in GEA GROUP. 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.