Question 1

How many shares of MRK does BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC own?

Accepted Answer

As of 2016-Q2, BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC holds 17.3M shares of MRK (MERCK & CO. INC.).

Question 2

What is BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC's MRK position worth?

Accepted Answer

As of 2016-Q2, BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC's MRK position is worth $994.4M.

Question 3

Is BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC buying or selling MRK?

Accepted Answer

In 2016-Q2, BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC increased their MRK position (+1309.1% change in shares).

Question 4

When did BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC first buy MRK?

Accepted Answer

Based on available 13F filings, BLACKROCK ADVISORS LLC first reported a position in MRK in 2014-Q3. They have held the position across 6 quarters.

Quarter	Action	Shares	Change	Value	Weight	Price	Conviction
2016-Q2 Latest	Increased	17.3M	+1309.1%	$994.4M	1.0%	$40.64	81
2016-Q1	Decreased	1.2M	-93.1%	$64.8M	0.1%	$37.61	0
2015-Q4	Increased	17.8M	+23.9%	$938.2M	1.0%	$37.30	55
2015-Q2	Decreased	14.3M	-28.8%	$816.4M	0.8%	$39.45	0
2014-Q4	Increased	20.1M	+11.3%	$1.1B	1.2%	$39.08	56
2014-Q3	New	18.1M	-	$1.1B	1.1%	$39.97	73

MRK6 quarters

MRK
6 quarters