In today’s marketplace, there are many indicators market participants can use to analyze publicly traded companies. A pair of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX) was in 37 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. VRX shareholders have witnessed an increase in enthusiasm from smart money recently.
Alkermes Plc (NASDAQ:ALKS) was in 14 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012. ALKS has seen a decrease in support from the world's most elite money managers in recent months.