Dan Loeb’s Large Cap Stock Picks To Avoid
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 billion) returned, on average...
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Stay Away From Stephen Mandel’s Top Stock Picks
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) returned, on average...
Stay Clear of Steve Cohen’s Large Cap Stock Picks
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 above $20 billion) returned...
Avoid These Stock Picks of John Griffin
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 between $10 and $20 billion...
Hedge Funds Interested in Staples Inc. (SPLS)
Activist investors can be a good source of investment ideas.
5 Stocks Insiders are Buying Right Now
According to our research, stocks bought by insiders demonstrate a small outperformance effect, which seems logical given the fact that insiders are the most knowledgeable about...
Stay Away From These Warren Buffett Stocks
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 between $10 and $20 billion...
Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Largest High Dividend Picks
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 they have been buying and...
Pay Attention to John Paulson’s Small Cap Stock Picks
John Paulson started his hedge fund, Paulson & Co., in 1994 using a merger arbitrage strategy.
Avoid David Einhorn’s Large Cap Stock Picks
We analyzed the historical 13F filings of Greenlight Capital, managed by David Einhorn, and our analysis showed that his large-cap stock picks returned 0.4% per month between ...
NCR Corporation (NCR) Is a Tech Stock Worth Hedge Funds’ Attention
During the fourth quarter of 2013, Richard McGuire of Marcato Capital Management and Eric Bannasch of Cadian Capital increased their stakes in NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) significantly...
Hedge Funds Call on Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (TDS)
Numerous hedge fund managers bought Telephone & Data Systems Inc.
Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV): An IPO Loved by Hedge Funds
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 a lot of market attention...
Hedge Funds Are Buying WhiteWave Foods Co (WWAV)
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 Atchinson of Adage ...
Activist Investors are Betting on Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. (MDRX)
Activist investors Ricky Sandler of Eminence Capital and Clifton S.
Hedge Funds’ Interest in Hubbell Inc. (HUBA): Activism, Fundamentals or Both?
Among the largest shareholders of Hubbell Inc.
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (HAWK) Is Down but Not Out
Several hedge fund managers are betting on Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.
Hedge Funds Buying GrafTech International Ltd (GTI)
Several hedge fund managers newly purchased shares of GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:GTI), including Peter Schliemann of Rutabaga Capital Management, Peter Muller of PDT Partners...
Hedge Funds Are Fond of Era Group Inc (ERA)
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 Mashaal of Rima Senvest...
Hedge Fund Cliffhanger at Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF)
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, Jim Simons of Renaissance...
Why ‘Hedgies’ Are Bullish on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Is Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) A Good Stock To Buy?
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 Larry Robbins' Glenview ...
Activists Are Interested in BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI)
Many ‘hedgies’ purchased shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI) during the fourth quarter of 2013, including Steven Cohen of SAC Capital Advisors, Israel Englander...
Hedge Funds Seem to Love Aaron’s, Inc. (AAN)
Buying stocks alongside activist investors can be a profitable strategy.
Activism in Action at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)
Choosing good stocks is hard, even for investment professionals.
Hedge Funds Shooting for the Starz (STRZA)
Spin-off situations tend to be good investment opportunities, as smaller divisions of larger companies tend to be misunderstood and incorrectly valued initially.
Hedge Funds Interested in Cole Real Estate Investments (COLE)
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own.
Warren Buffett to Swap Stake in Graham Holdings (GHC)
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 the company in exchange for...
Elliott Management Wagers on Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD)
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:BYD).
Hound Partners & Arrow Capital Management Are Buying the Same Stocks
Jonathan Auerbach co-founded long/short equity fund Hound Partners with Scott McLellan in 2004, seeded by Tiger Management.
Jerome Simon, Lonestar Are Betting On These Mid- and Large Cap Stocks
Jerome L. Simon founded Lonestar Capital Management in the summer of 1995.
Visium Asset Management’s Latest Purchase: AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMAG)
Visium Asset Management, managed by Jacob Gottlieb, disclosed in an SEC filing that it initiated a 1.6 million position in AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Broadfin Capital Initiates Stake in Pernix Therapeutics (PTX)
Last night, Broadfin Capital, a healthcare focused hedge fund managed by Kevin Kotler, disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it has initiated a 3.5 million...
Hound Partners & Marble Arch Investments Are Betting On Same Stocks
Jonathan Auerbach co-founded long/short equity fund Hound Partners with Scott McLellan in 2004, seeded by Tiger Management.
Paul Singer Is Betting on This Small Stock, You Should Too
Investing is extremely difficult if you are focusing on large-cap companies and their short-term performance.
Cash Rich Technology Stock With Strong Upside Potential
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 Apple Inc.
Outerwall Inc (OUTR) is Hugely Popular Among Hedge Funds
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own.
Huge Hedge Fund Interest In Rite Aid Corp. (RAD)
Beating the market can be difficult when picking stocks on your own.
Free Stock Research Report: Allegion PLC (ALLE)
Many hedge fund managers, including Barry Rosenstein of Jana Partners, Nelson Peltz of Trian Partners, David E.
Free Stock Research Report: AerCap Holdings NV (AER)
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 Advisors, Ross Margolies...
Free Stock Research Report: URS Corp (URS)
Among the top institutional owners of engineering and construction firm URS Corp (NYSE:URS) are several hedge fund managers with an activist bent, such as Barry Rosenstein of...
Free Stock Research Report: Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (HA)
Investing is extremely difficult if you are focusing on large-cap companies and their short-term performance.
Druckenmiller’s 4Q13 Portfolio Changes
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 mostly the same.
