To the average investor, there are a multitude of gauges shareholders can use to analyze their holdings. A pair of the most under-the-radar are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
In the financial world, there are tons of metrics shareholders can use to monitor the equity markets. Some of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading interest.
Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE:CHSP) was in 7 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. CHSP shareholders have witnessed an increase in enthusiasm from smart money in recent months.