10 Most Widely Held Stocks by Individuals in 2026

7. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 114

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is one of the most widely held stocks by individuals. 

TheFly reported on May 20 that China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed an agreement to purchase 200 aircraft from The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) following recent trade discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The deal also included U.S. commitments to ensure supplies of aircraft engine parts and related components to China. Both countries further agreed to continue negotiations on extending their tariff pause and reducing duties on billions of dollars’ worth of goods. BA stated that the order represents an initial commitment and indicated that additional aircraft purchases could follow in future agreements as trade relations between the two economies continue improving.

Separately, on May 19, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) received a contract modification valued at approximately $396.76 million related to the production of CH-47F Block I helicopters for Foreign Military Sales. The adjustment finalizes and expands an existing agreement, increasing the total contract value to about $793.51 million. The scope of work will be assigned through individual orders, with funding and specific execution details determined as requirements are issued. The program is scheduled to run through an expected completion date of April 30, 2027. The award was issued through the U.S. Army’s contracting authority and supports ongoing procurement activity for military aviation platforms used by allied defense customers.

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a global aerospace leader that designs, manufactures, and services commercial aircraft, defense systems, and space technologies for customers worldwide.