Compared to 25 years ago, the investing landscape has changed drastically. Thanks to the internet, everyday investors have the ability to look up income statements, company press releases, investor presentations, and Securities and Exchange Commission filings at the click of a button. When coupled with most online brokerages removing commission fees and minimum deposit requirements, this is the freest and fairest the stock market has ever been.

This access to information is especially useful when it comes to Form 13F filings. A 13F allows investors to take an under-the-hood look at what stocks, warrants, exchange-traded funds, and options positions the brightest money managers on Wall Street bought, sold, and held in the most recent quarter. Being able to "follow the money" can clue everyday investors into the stocks and trends piquing the interest of highly successful money managers.

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