Hedge Funds

The latest round of 13F filings from institutional investors is out, revealing to the world the stocks that some of the richest and most successful investors have been buying and selling. Takeaways From 13F Season Investors who follow particular fund managers can easily look up what each was buying...

Below is a list of notable corporate events for the week beginning August 13. Note, this list is not comprehensive and all dates are subject to change. All times are ET. Monday Conferences KeyBanc Capital Markets Global Technology Leadership Forum August 12-14 Notable Earnings Sysco Corporation...

Nielsen Holdings PLC (NYSE: NLSN) shares were rallying Monday after The Wall Street Journal reported a notable activist investor firm accumulated a stake in the measurement and data analytics company. What Happened Paul Singer's firm Elliott Management acquired a stake in Nielsen,...

Activist investor Carl Icahn has accrued a stake in CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI) that he intends to leverage to block the Express Scripts Holding Co (NASDAQ: ESRX) merger, according to a Wednesday report from the Wall Street Journal. Express Scripts plunged 6.5 percent while Cigna popped 4.7...

Known for franchises like Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and Pokémon, Nintendo Co. (OTC: NTDOY) combines innovation with nostalgia in its appeal to gamers. What Happened As of Tuesday, Nintendo reported selling nearly 20 million Nintendo Switch consoles. This news is backed by anticipation...

The Delivering Alpha 2018 conference took place Wednesday in New York, and this year’s event included a number of Wall Street heavy-hitters. Benzinga Pro reported live from Delivering Alpha all day long, and Benzinga Pro subscribers have followed all the action in real time using the keyword...

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's June semiconductor fund ownership data is bullish for several underowned stocks. The overall June data indicates that semiconductor group weighting increased 1 percent to 1.1 times compared to the S&P 500, analyst Vivek Arya said in a Thursday report....

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio will reorganize the firm as a partnership over the next few months to distribute more power among the hedge fund's top executives. Why It’s Important The world’s largest hedge fund found success under Dalio’s unique management...

The hedge fund underperformed the market in Q1 as revealed in its recent 13F filing with the SEC. I take a closer look at Pershing Square's $4.8 billion portfolio and current stock holdings below. Pershing Square's Largest Holdings On May 15th, Bill Ackman's firm Pershing Square filed...

Point72 Asset Management's form 13F filed with the SEC highlights recent stocks purchases including Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB), Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN), and Booking Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: BKNG). Point72 Asset Management's Latest Form 13F Filing On May 15th, Steven Cohen's...

Most traders know that there are a lot more factors impacting share price than company fundamentals. One of the metrics that can drive stock price is how much buying and selling is being done by institutional investors, including hedge funds. Semi Sector Analysis Bank of America Merrill Lynch...

Sometimes the best stock tips comes from unexpected sources at unexpected times and still require a good amount of luck. Just ask multibillionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. What Happened Dalio, co-founder of Bridgewater and author of "Principles," explained to the Reddit community...

Notable hedge fund manager Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, the author of The New York Times bestseller "Principles," graced the Reddit community with his wisdom, life lessons and investment advice. Dalio's Advice: 'Dive Into The Markets' During a recent Reddit AMA (ask-...

One of the most well-known hedge fund managers on Wall Street, Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn, has hit a rough patch with his investing over the past several years. Einhorn made his reputation by correctly predicting some high-profile market downfalls and delivering a 26-percent average...