Ross Stores Ownership

Ross Stores owns a total of 344.37 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Ross Stores outstanding shares are owned by third-party entities. These institutional holders are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to secure positions in Ross Stores to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Ross Stores. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Ross Stores 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 maintains, 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 Ross Stores 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 Ross Stores, 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 Your Equity Center to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Ross Stores. 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 Ross Stock please use our How to Invest in Ross Stores guide.