Billionaire Julian Robertson’s Top Stock Picks and His Noteworthy Recent Bullish Moves
Billionaire Julian Robertson is widely-known for creating and developing a highly-skilled group of hedge fund managers known as Tiger Cubs.
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An In-Depth Look at Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Concentrated Equity Portfolio
Renowned activist investor Bill Ackman has been removed from the list of 20 best-performing hedge fund managers in history, after his fund Pershing Square Capital Management ...
Billionaire Michael Price’s Best Ideas for 2016
Michael Price is the founder and manager of New York-based MFP Investors LLC.
A Look at Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Notable Bets and Top Moves for 2016
Of course, most individual investors and larger investors dream of becoming billionaires one day, but the harsh truth is that only a few will manage to reach and exceed the $1...
Billionaire Dan Loeb’s Biggest Moves in Q4
Billionaire Dan Loeb founded value-oriented hedge fund Third Point LLC in 1995 with only $3.4 million in capital, and since then, has become one of the most closely-watched hedge...
Heavy Insider Selling at These 3 Companies Amid Global Market Rout
As a general rule, there are two kinds of insider trading: legal and illegal.
Insider Buying Points to Rebound for 3 Battered Stocks
U.S equities closed sharply in the green on Friday, putting an emphatic end to a five-day losing streak.
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Top Stock Picks
Ken Griffin’s Citadel LLC is once again a leading investment vehicle in the hedge fund industry, after struggling badly during the financial crisis of 2008.
Billionaire Seth Klarman’s Top Biotech Stock Picks
A high majority of hedge fund managers delivered a terrible performance in 2015 and widely-known value investor Seth Klarman was no exception.
Four Fresh Moves Disclosed by Two Top Performing Hedge Funds
The hedge fund industry had a disappointing 2015 in terms of returns, so numerous money managers may face increasing redemption requests should their performance continue to disappoint...
Billionaire Singer Lifts Stake in Cabelas Inc. (CAB), Deerfield Bets on Beloranib, Plus Two Other Moves
Numerous closely-watched hedge fund vehicles are currently disclosing their equity positions as of the end of 2015, so individual investors can monitor what moves hedge fund managers...
Top JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Executive Makes Huge Stock Purchase, Plus Insider Buying Revealed at 2 Other Companies
The Standard and Poor’s 500 Index has posted losses for five consecutive days, marking the longest streak of consecutive daily declines since September 2015.
Billionaire Ubben Buys More Shares of CBRE Group Inc. (CBG), Huber More Bullish on This Oil Tanker Stock, Plus Two Other Moves
Numerous sources and statistics recently indicated that hedge funds have been severely hit by the current volatile markets.
Kahn Brothers’ Top Stock Picks for Early 2016; Citigroup Inc. (C) Leading the Pack
The Kahn Brothers Group, formerly known as Kahn Brothers & Company Inc., was founded in 1978 by renowned investor Irving Kahn, who died last year at the age of 109.
Why Are These 3 Companies’ Insiders Dumping Shares?
As a general rule, investors pay much more attention to insider buying than insider selling, citing increased use of equity-based compensation by U.S companies.
Surging Insider Buying Witnessed at These 4 Companies
According to a recent article published by Bloomberg, the ratio of insiders purchasing shares to insiders selling shares over the past 30-day period is the highest that it'...
Bill Gates’ Cascade Investment Boosts AutoNation Inc. (AN) Stake, Buffett Keeps Buying Phillips 66 (PSX), Plus Baker Bros.’ Latest Move
According to statistics from Hedge Fund Research, the average hedge fund lost 2.76% in January, compared to a decline of approximately 5% for the S&P 500 benchmark, so hedge ...
Exploding Insider Buying at This Struggling Homebuilder and Two Other Companies
The Standard and Poor’s 500 Index has lost more than 9% thus far in 2016, while correlations among stocks was very high in January.
These Companies’ Top Executives Are Selling Shares; Should Investors be Concerned?
Research shows that corporate insiders tend to time the markets well when it comes to buying their company's shares, thanks to their contrarian approach to investing and superior...
Billionaire Andreas Halvorsen Buys Shares of New Public Company, Bill Gates’ Cascade Bullish on AutoNation Inc. (AN), and More
Although the hedge fund industry as a whole lost money in 2015, the top 20 hedge fund managers generated roughly $15 billion net of fees last year.
Buy Low with Insiders: 3 Battered Stocks that Appear Poised for a Rebound
Much research suggests that non-insiders can outperform broader market benchmarks by simply piggybacking insider trading behavior.
Intensifying Insider Selling Activity at Eli Lilly and Co (LLY), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)
U.S equities’ awful start to 2016 is gradually getting even worse, which could make investors conclude that the ratio of insider selling to insider buying has dropped significantly...
Billionaire Bill Ackman Buys More Valeant Shares, Starboard Value Gradually Jettisons Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) Stake and Two Other Moves
Hedge fund vehicles had a rough 2015, and the beginning of 2016 does not look too great either.
These Companies’ Insiders Buy More Shares Despite Growing Concerns About U.S. Economy
There was a threefold increase in both insider buying and selling activity last week, as trading windows for more and more insiders open after earnings releases.
Should These Companies’ Insider Selling Alarm Investors?
Numerous studies conclude that corporate insiders act as contrarian investors, as they usually tend to buy low and sell high.
Insiders Stockpiling Shares of These 3 Companies
Analysts and investors are increasingly skeptical about the Federal Reserve's tightening monetary policy, thanks to the weak economic data and gloomy comments of Fed officials...
Insiders Selling Shares of 3 Strong Performing Stocks Amid Market Turbulence
Corporate insiders can buy or sell their companies’ shares through two simple means. Firstly, they can buy or sell shares through open market transactions.
Buffett Buys Even More Phillips 66 (PSX), Steve Cohen Buys Some Energy Shares of His Own, Plus Two Other Bullish Moves
2015 was not a great year for hedge funds in terms of performance, but it wasn’t too bad either.
Noteworthy Insider Purchases Uncovered at Progressive Corp (PGR), Green Bancorp Inc. (GNBC), and United Technologies Corporation (UTX)
Unexpectedly, there are growing concerns about a forthcoming U.S recession, thanks to softening industrial production over the past several months.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Supplier Among 3 Hot Stocks to Witness Insider Selling
Extensive research shows that corporate insiders are better at investing in equities than “index-tracking” investors, which is not overly surprising given their in-depth knowledge...
These 3 Companies’ Insiders Ignore Wall Street’s Doomsayers
The S&P 500 Index has lost nearly 7% since the beginning of the year and there aren't any major catalysts that could stop the sell-off.
Why Are Influential Insiders Selling Shares of These Companies?
Insider trading policies allow directors and senior officers to buy and sell shares during specific trading windows, primarily because these insiders may have access to material...
These 3 Battered Stocks Witness Heavy Insider Buying
U.S equities inched lower on Monday and continue to sink today, as the plunge in crude oil prices and disappointing data coming out of China continues to weigh on the markets.
Why Are Insiders Getting Rid of These 3 Stocks?
There are studies showing that companies with heavy insider selling tend to generate lower stock returns over the following 12 months than companies witnessing insider buying...
Billionaire Carl Icahn Plans Shake Up of AIG, Halvorsen Reveals Yet Another Energy Bet, Plus Two Other Moves
Individual investors can catch a glimpse of hedge funds’ equity positions by analyzing their quarterly 13F filings.
Sizable Insider Purchases At American Express (AXP), 2 Other Companies Amid Declining Insider Confidence
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 396.66 points in the green on Friday, pushing the benchmark into positive territory for the week.
Noteworthy Insider Selling Witnessed at These 3 Companies
Statistics reveal that last week’s volume of insider selling more than doubled compared to the volume registered in the prior week, whereas the volume of insider buying declined...
Billionaire Icahn Salutes Xerox Corp (XRX)’s Split, Lasry Trims YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) Stake, and Kotler Buys More Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. (RPTP)
Although the average hedge fund has been struggling to beat broader market benchmarks in recent years, the hedge fund industry as a whole has been constantly growing.
Hedge Funds’ Bullish Moves on Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AQXP), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF), and Childrens Place Inc. (PLCE)
Most equity investments made by hedge funds are based on strong reasoning and comprehensive analysis, so these investment vehicles do not make blind bets without laying out ...
Starboard Value Cuts Stake in RealD (RLD), Stadium Capital Buys More of This Retailer, Plus 2 Other Moves
The handful of hedge fund managers who have a strong record of outperforming broader market benchmarks do not manage capital for the masses.
The Latest Activist Moves Made by Jeffrey Smith, Paul Singer, More
Numerous financial news websites and stock market participants call activist investors “vultures”, who aim to extract short-term benefits at the expense of companies’ long...
Billionaire Ubben Cuts Stake in Adobe (ADBE), Carlson Buys More Archrock (AROC), and 2 Other Moves
There are numerous exceptional money managers who have been able to consistently beat broader market benchmarks, which is just one reason why tracking the moves of elite hedge...
Insider Buying Points to Rebound for 3 Battered Finance Stocks
Every time individual investors come across heavy insider buying at certain companies, they should recall the following statement made by successful finance guru Peter Lynch: “...
Why Are Influential Insiders Snapping Up Shares of These 3 Companies?
The volume of both insider buying and insider selling declined last week compared to the volume registered in the prior week.
Billionaire Einhorn Goes Activist on Sunedison Inc. (SUNE), Lands Board Seat, Plus 3 Other Investor Moves
According to London-based LCH Investments NV, Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates is the manager of the hedge fund that has generated the highest amount of money in the history...
Billionaire Halvorsen Reveals Another New Energy Play, Mandel Buys Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Plus Two Other Bullish Moves
Apparently, the hedge fund industry as a whole does not believe that a long-term bear market for U.S equities is forthcoming, as they have been net buyers of stocks during the...
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC), Micron Technology Inc. (MU), and Others Witness Heavy Insider Buying
With the disappointing start to the year for U.S equities, one should not be surprised by the sluggish insider selling activity and strong insider buying.
Billionaire Paul Singer Buying Alcoa Inc. (AA), North Tide Capital Selling Amedisys Inc. (AMED), Plus Two Other Moves
Just recently, Bank of America revealed that hedge funds had been net buyers of equities during the first trading weeks of 2016, whereas the Wall Street Journal wrote that numerous...
Billionaires James Flynn, David Abrams, Among the Elite Investors Buying These 4 Stocks Last Week
Individual investors might find hedge fund investing quite expensive, considering the 2-and-2o fee structure most hedge funds employ.
Billionaire Halvorsen Makes 2 Big Bets on Natural Gas, While Take-Two Interactive and Eagle Pharmaceuticals Get Some Love
It is widely-known that hedge fund strategies vary quite a lot and thus so do their targets and bets.
