Between earnings season, weekly economic data releases, Federal Reserve commentary, and most recently the drama surrounding bank stocks, it can be difficult to keep up with important news. That's why quarterly Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be so valuable.

A 13F is essentially a snapshot of what the most successful investors on Wall Street were holding in their funds or portfolios as of the end of the most recent quarter. It's a required filing for institutional money managers with at least $100 million in assets under management, and it provides investors a very clear look at what these top-notch investors have been buying and selling.

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