Obscure stocks -- publicly traded, unknown, hidden companies with little or even no analyst coverage -- may not seem like good investments. Seriously, who wants to invest in a stock no one has ever heard of? Some of the top hedge fund managers in the world, that's...
Legion Partners disclosed a 5.15% stake in Landec Corp (LNDC) after market hours on Thursday. The hedge fund stated it believes LNDC's stock price "does not reflect the Issuer’s intrinsic value." Legion believes that Landec is "engaged in an odd combination of businesses that will never achieve...
The Lottery Ticket Stocks Q2 2019 portfolio was down 6.72% for the quarter, tracking the Russell 2000 Index lower. However, the portfolio of top hedge funds' most speculative holdings, rebalanced quarterly based on 13F filings, was up 35.65% year-to date as of August 15.
The best performing hedge funds are often ones you haven't heard of. You're not doubt familiar with Berkshire Hathaway and Bridgewater Associates. But you probably don't know Casdin Capital or King Street Management. While investors fawned over Bridgewater's 14.6% gain...
For Akre Capital Management Founder Charles Akre, investment success is all about the power of compounding. As Akre puts it, "Many people think of us as a 'value investor' and others ask whether we are a value or a growth investor. We’ve started to say, we’re neither,...
NASCAR has always ruled auto racing in the U.S., and though attendance has declined in recent years, NASCAR produced revenue of $660 million in 2017. But internationally, the king of racing is Formula 1, generating revenue of over $1.83 billion in 2017. With 21 events held around the world last...
U.S. Hedge Funds are buying cannabis stocks. Despite regulatory issues and limited investment choices, the "smart money" is increasingly eager to gain exposure to the booming marijuana sector. But you won't see Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger jumping on the pot stock...
Investors who mimicked Hite Hedge Asset Management's long portfolio on Nov. 15 would have been up 29.49% through Feb 15., making Hite the top hedge fund for Q4. Established in 2012, Quincy, MA-based Hite Hedge is focused on MLPs in the energy sector.  The...
Macerich insiders have bought a record $2.8 million of the retail mall developer's stock over the last two months as Macerich (MAC) shares hit seven year lows. A great story needs a great title. And what could be better than "Retail Apocalypse" to capture...
In a 13D filed on Jan. 21 targeting Garrison Capital (GARS), corporate activist Joseph Stilwell notes that he has taken an "activist position" in 68 publicly-traded companies since 2000. In his most recent 13D, Stilwell Value, LLC disclosed a 5% stake in Garrison, a...