Is MedEquities Realty Trust Inc (MRT) a Good Stock to Buy?

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Let’s also examine hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to MedEquities Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:MRT). These stocks are Northfield Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:NFBK), Walker & Dunlop Inc. (NYSE:WD), Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRI), and Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM). This group of stocks’ market valuations are similar to MRT’s market valuation.

Ticker No of HFs with positions Total Value of HF Positions (x1000) Change in HF Position
NFBK 5 31621 0
WD 11 33055 -5
ATRI 5 34244 -1
IRDM 11 18908 0

As you can see these stocks had an average of eight funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $29 million. That figure was $75 million in MRT’s case. Walker & Dunlop Inc. (NYSE:WD) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Northfield Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:NFBK) and Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRI) are the least popular ones with only five bullish hedge fund positions. Compared to these stocks MedEquities Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:MRT) is more popular among hedge funds. Considering that hedge funds are fond of this stock in relation to its market cap peers, it may be a good idea to analyze it in detail and potentially include it in your portfolio.

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