By analyzing the 13F filings of Third Point, managed by Dan Loeb, we estimate that his large-cap stock picks (those with market caps between above $20...
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April 7 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
The 13F filings of Stephen Mandel, who manages Lone Pine Capital, reveal that his large-cap stock picks (those with market caps between above $20 billion...
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April 7 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
By looking at the historical 13F filings of Steven Cohen’s SAC Capital, we calculate that his large-cap stock picks (those with market caps between...
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April 7 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
By analyzing the historical 13F filings of Blue Ridge Capital, managed by John Griffin, we estimate that his mid-cap stock picks (those with market caps...
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April 7 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Activist investors can be a good source of investment ideas. Given the usually large stakes that these hedge funds amass in a particular stock before...
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April 7 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
According to our research, stocks bought by insiders demonstrate a small outperformance effect, which seems logical given the fact that insiders are the...
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April 4 - Hedge Funds, Insider Trading, News - Comments
In looking through the historical 13F filings of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, we calculate that his mid-cap stock picks (those with market caps...
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April 4 - Hedge Funds, Insider Trading, News - Comments
With the first quarter of 2014 behind us, we are eagerly awaiting the 13F filings of hedge fund managers, which will provide insight into which stocks...
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April 3 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
John Paulson started his hedge fund, Paulson & Co., in 1994 using a merger arbitrage strategy. His strength lies in big macro bets, such as his...
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April 3 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
We analyzed the historical 13F filings of Greenlight Capital, managed by David Einhorn, and our analysis showed that his large-cap stock picks returned...
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April 3 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Unit Corp. (NYSE:UNT) generated interest from several hedge fund managers during the last quarter of 2013, with Israel Englander of Millennium Management...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
During the fourth quarter of 2013, Richard McGuire of Marcato Capital Management and Eric Bannasch of Cadian Capital increased their stakes in NCR Corporation...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Numerous hedge fund managers bought Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:TDS) during the fourth quarter of 2013, including Jim Simons of Renaissance...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) can be an ideal way for investors to make a quick profit, especially if the company operates in a hot industry that garners...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Numerous hedge fund managers purchased Class A shares of WhiteWave Foods Co (NYSE:WWAV) during the fourth quarter of 2013, including Phil Gross and Robert...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Activist investors Ricky Sandler of Eminence Capital and Clifton S. Robbins of Blue Harbour Group increased their stakes in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions...
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March 27 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Among the largest shareholders of Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBA), which disclosed stakes as at the end of last year, are Anand Parekh’s Alyeska Investment...
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March 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Several hedge fund managers are betting on Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAWK), according to the latest round of 13F filings, including Mario...
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March 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Several hedge fund managers newly purchased shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI), including Peter Schliemann of Rutabaga Capital Management...
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March 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Relative to its small size, Era Group Inc (NYSE:ERA) generated outsized interest from hedge fund managers during the fourth quarter of 2013, with Richard...
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March 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) was a popular stock during the fourth quarter of 2013, with many hedge fund managers scooping up shares, including Chase...
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March 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Many hedge funds purchased the shares of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF) during the fourth quarter of 2013, including David Shaw of D E Shaw,...
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March 25 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) was an actively traded stock among hedge fund managers during the fourth quarter, with the likes...
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March 25 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
While some investors focused on large-cap healthcare stocks during the fourth quarter of 2013, such as the purchase of HCA Holdings Inc (NYSE:HCA) by...
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March 25 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Many ‘hedgies’ purchased shares of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) during the fourth quarter of 2013, including Steven Cohen of SAC Capital...
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March 25 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Buying stocks alongside activist investors can be a profitable strategy. Hedge funds with an activist bent attempt to build large stakes in cheap companies...
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March 25 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Choosing good stocks is hard, even for investment professionals. There are numerous quantitative and qualitative factors to consider, such as a company...
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March 24 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Spin-off situations tend to be good investment opportunities, as smaller divisions of larger companies tend to be misunderstood and incorrectly valued...
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March 21 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own. One common source of alpha can be focusing on small cap stocks, which tend to outperform...
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March 21 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, disclosed in an SEC filing that it will sell its Class B shares of Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) back to...
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March 12 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
In a 13D filing with the SEC, activist investor Paul Singer‘s Elliott Associates disclosed holding 5.4 million shares of Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE...
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March 11 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Jonathan Auerbach co-founded long/short equity fund Hound Partners with Scott McLellan in 2004, seeded by Tiger Management. Jonathan Auerbach had been...
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March 7 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Jerome L. Simon founded Lonestar Capital Management in the summer of 1995. The San Francisco-based activist hedge fund specializes in special situations...
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March 7 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Visium Asset Management, managed by Jacob Gottlieb, disclosed in an SEC filing that it initiated a 1.6 million position in AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. (...
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March 7 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Last night, Broadfin Capital, a healthcare focused hedge fund managed by Kevin Kotler, disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it...
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March 6 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Jonathan Auerbach co-founded long/short equity fund Hound Partners with Scott McLellan in 2004, seeded by Tiger Management. Jonathan Auerbach had been...
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March 5 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Investing is extremely difficult if you are focusing on large-cap companies and their short-term performance. Even the smartest hedge fund managers can...
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March 3 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Cash rich technology stocks have been targeted by hedge funds because these companies trade at a discount to their peers. Carl Icahn has been forcing...
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March 3 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own. One common source of alpha can be focusing on small cap stocks, which tend to outperform...
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March 3 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own. One common source of alpha can be focusing on small cap stocks, which tend to outperform...
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March 3 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Many hedge fund managers, including Barry Rosenstein of Jana Partners, Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners, David E. Shaw of D E Shaw, Eric Mindich of Eton...
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February 28 - Hedge Funds, News, Stock Analysis - Comments
During the fourth quarter of 2013, AerCap Holdings NV (NYSE:AER) was a popular stock among hedge funds, with many managers, such as Eric Chen of Antipodean...
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February 28 - Hedge Funds, News, Stock Analysis - Comments
Among the top institutional owners of engineering and construction firm URS Corp (NYSE:URS) are several hedge fund managers with an activist bent, such...
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February 28 - Hedge Funds, News, Stock Analysis - Comments
Investing is extremely difficult if you are focusing on large-cap companies and their short-term performance. Even the smartest investors can’t...
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February 26 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments
Stan Druckenmiller is a billionaire, and was the long-time manager of Duquesne Capital. Now, he oversees a family office, but his investing strategy is...
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February 24 - Hedge Funds, News - Comments