Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) shareholders have witnessed an increase in hedge fund sentiment of late.
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Consequently, we’re going to take a glance at the recent action encompassing Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX).
What does the smart money think about Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX)?
In preparation for this year, a total of 40 of the hedge funds we track were bullish in this stock, a change of 8% from one quarter earlier. With hedge funds’ capital changing hands, there exists a few key hedge fund managers who were increasing their stakes considerably.
When looking at the hedgies we track, Diamond Hill Capital, managed by Ric Dillon, holds the biggest position in Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX). Diamond Hill Capital has a $101 million billion position in the stock, comprising 1.2% of its 13F portfolio. Sitting at the No. 2 spot is Leon Cooperman of Omega Advisors, with a $83 million position; 2.8% of its 13F portfolio is allocated to the stock. Some other peers with similar optimism include Curtis Macnguyen’s Ivory Capital (Investment Mgmt), Thomas Ellis and Todd Hammer’s North Run Capital and Ron Gutfleish’s Elm Ridge Capital.
Consequently, some big names were breaking ground themselves. Ivory Capital (Investment Mgmt), managed by Curtis Macnguyen, established the most outsized position in Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX). Ivory Capital (Investment Mgmt) had 51 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Thomas Ellis and Todd Hammer’s North Run Capital also initiated a $43 million position during the quarter. The other funds with new positions in the stock are Jay Venkatesen’s Ayer Capital Management, Glenn Russell Dubin’s Highbridge Capital Management, and Charles Davidson’s Wexford Capital.
What do corporate executives and insiders think about Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX)?
Bullish insider trading is best served when the primary stock in question has experienced transactions within the past 180 days. Over the last six-month time frame, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has seen 1 unique insiders buying, and zero insider sales (see the details of insider trades here).
With the returns exhibited by our tactics, retail investors should always pay attention to hedge fund and insider trading sentiment, and Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) is an important part of this process.
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