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In this article, we discuss the top 15 stock picks of billionaire Steve Cohen.

Steve Cohen is one of the most prominent and successful hedge fund managers in the world, known for his extraordinary trading acumen and ability to generate consistent returns. As the founder of Point72 Asset Management, Cohen has built a reputation as a pioneer in the hedge fund industry. He was born in 1956 into a middle-class family. His father worked in the garment industry, while his mother was a piano teacher. Cohen showed an interest in finance early on, even dabbling in poker, which honed his skills in risk-taking and probability analysis. He graduated from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1978 with a degree in economics. Shortly after, he began his career on Wall Street as a junior trader at Gruntal & Co, where he quickly gained recognition for his ability to generate profits through equities trading.

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In 1992, Cohen founded SAC Capital Advisors with $25 million, including $10 million of his own savings. The hedge fund, named after his initials, focused on long/short equity strategies and became known for its aggressive trading style. Over the years, SAC Capital emerged as one of the most successful hedge funds in history, consistently delivering double-digit returns. At its peak, SAC Capital managed over $16 billion in assets. Cohen reportedly generated annualized returns of approximately 30% for his investors, an extraordinary achievement in the hedge fund industry. Cohen’s trading style emphasized speed, precision, and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

In 2014, Cohen launched Point72 Asset Management, a firm focused on managing his personal fortune and eventually reopening to external investors. Point72 has since grown into a major player in the hedge fund industry. As of the third quarter of 2024, Point72 manages over $39 billion in 13F securities. The firm employs over 1,800 people and operates across multiple global offices. Point72 combines Cohen’s expertise in active trading with investments in technology, data analysis, and artificial intelligence, positioning itself at the forefront of modern finance.

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For this article, we selected stocks by combing through the 13F portfolio of Point72 Asset Management at the end of the third quarter of 2024. These stocks are also popular among other hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here).

Steven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management

Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Top 15 Stock Picks 

15. Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 30

Point72 Asset Management’s Stake: $176.7 million  

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) is a services provider that generates, transmits and distributes electricity and steam. This company presents a strong investment case based on the positive trend in adjusted earnings witnessed in the report for the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) were $465.6 million and $2.02, respectively, compared to $432.3 million and $1.88 in 2023. Secondly, Evergy plans to retire nearly 1,200 megawatts of coal-based fossil generation and add 3,200 MW of renewable generation in the next 10 years. Within the next three years, the company will retire its Lawrence (KS) Energy Center and add 700 MW of solar energy. The plan prioritizes sustainability, reliability and cost competitiveness while advancing Evergy’s goal to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 (relative to 2005 levels) and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, which may hold great potential for investors. Moreover, the company has also announced plans to invest in two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas, expected to begin operations in 2029 and 2030.

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