You might not realize it, but two weeks ago marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter. November 14 was the last day for money managers and wealthy individuals with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A 13F lets Wall Street professionals and everyday investors have a look under the hood to see what the brightest minds on Wall Street bought, sold, and held in the most recent quarter. Even though 13Fs have their flaws -- they're at least six weeks old by the time they're filed, meaning additional trades may have been made -- they can help investors identify the companies and trends garnering the attention of top money managers.

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