The financial services industry is famously complex, but that doesn't mean everyday investors can't put their money to work just like the professionals on Wall Street. In fact, the government makes it fairly easy.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission makes institutional investors report their trading activity on Form 13-F every three months, and that information is publicly available. Whether you've been at it for decades or you're just getting started, studying the habits of the world's most successful investors could help you find top stocks to buy.

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