When billionaires or company insiders buy a stock, they often have access to information and investing experience that the average investor doesn’t have.
For that reason, it’s worth watching what stocks billionaires and company insiders are buying to find exciting opportunities.
Here’s how you can track what stocks billionaires and company insiders are buying, and how you can use this data to make better investments.
Table of Contents:
- Why It’s Worth Tracking Billionaires & Company Insiders
- Case Study: Snowflake Executives and Insider Buying
- How to Track Billionaire & Insider Buys Using TIKR
- Why Insider Buying Can Be a Catalyst
- Pro Tip: Combine Insider Buys with Valuation & Fundamentals
Let’s dive in!
Why It’s Worth Tracking Billionaires & Company Insiders
Tracking billionaire and insider stock purchases helps investors spot high-conviction opportunities.
These buyers often have the deepest insights into a company’s future, so it’s often a big deal.
Insider buying shows that management and board members have real skin in the game. Like any investor, executives and directors tend to only invest their personal money in their own stock when they believe the stock is undervalued or poised for better days ahead.
For example, in early 2023, multiple insiders at Meta Platforms (META) bought shares after the company saw a sharp selloff. The stock nearly doubled within the next year.
Billionaire investors also offer valuable insights. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed large positions in Apple (AAPL) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) through 13F filings. These moves signaled high conviction that these stocks were underpriced and had a strong future ahead.
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Who Are a Company’s Insiders?
Company insiders include executives, (this includes C-suite employees like a company’s CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, etc), members of a company’s Board of Directors, and any shareholders who own over 10% of the company.
These individuals are legally required to report their stock trades to the SEC because their actions can signal confidence (or concern) about a company’s future.
Since insiders and hedge fund managers are required to report their trades, we’re able to track them using tools like TIKR and see what they’re buying.
Case Study: Snowflake Executives and Insider Buying
In mid-2024, Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) faced a challenging period with its stock declining from a high of $230/share to under $120/share.
Amid this downturn, former CEO Michael Speiser made a notable move by purchasing about $10 million worth of Snowflake shares, and current CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy acquired about $5 million worth of shares early 2024.
These substantial insider purchases signaled strong confidence in the company’s future prospects.
Following these transactions, Snowflake’s stock reached a high of $194/share in February of 2025, and analysts still think the stock is undervalued today.
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How to Track Billionaire & Insider Buys Using TIKR
Instead of digging through SEC filings or outdated spreadsheets, TIKR allows you to instantly see what top investors and insiders are buying, all in one place.
Track Billionaire Investors
On TIKR, tracking billionaire investors is easy.
You can search for famous hedge funds like Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management, and David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital.
From there, you can see:
- Full international portfolio based on 13F filings (for US holdings) and international filings
- The stocks they’ve recently added, trimmed, or sold
- Portfolio weights
- Number of shares held
- Reported value of shares held
These are some of Berkshire Hathaway’s top holdings. You can see they were buying more Occidental Petroleum in early February:
If you’re not sure what hedge funds to track, TIKR breaks out some of the hedge funds by investing strategy, so you can find hedge fund managers that fit your investing style:
You can also click TIKR’s “Ownership” tab for any of these stocks to view which other top investors hold the stock.
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Track a Stock’s Insider Ownership
To see the specific stock’s ownership, search for the company on TIKR, then go to the stock’s “Ownership” tab.
It’s usually best to filter top shareholders by hedge fund or individual investor so you can see who the top individuals are that own the stock.
On a stock’s Ownership tab, you’ll find:
- Top shareholders (Filtered by investor type)
- Whether they’ve been increasing or decreasing their stake over time
- Their total ownership as a percentage of shares outstanding
Shown below is Apple’s top shareholders, filtered by hedge funds and individual investors. You can see that Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, is the company’s largest individual shareholder:
TIKR’s Ownership tab offers a fast way to see which big investors and hedge funds are invested in a stock.
Track Insider Purchases
After searching for a company, you can view a company’s recent Insider Transactions to see if company executives, board members, or principal shareholders are buying or selling the stock.
You’ll see:
- A full list of recent insider purchases and sales
- The name and title of the insider
- The number of shares traded
- The date of the trade and the price executed
Below, you can see that a handful of Apple’s insiders, including Tim Cook, have been selling the stock in early April.
Lots of insider selling isn’t a good sign for a stock, so it’s best to check a stock’s recent Insider Transactions before you make a purchase.
Why Insider Buying Can Be a Catalyst
When insiders buy their own stock, it sends a clear message that they believe the stock is undervalued or has strong prospects ahead.
Insiders are the people who know the business best, like the CEO, CFO, or board members who see the company’s internal metrics, growth plans, and customer pipeline.
Unlike analysts or outside investors, they have the closest view of what’s really going on in the business.
That’s why insider buying can act as a short-term or long-term catalyst. In the short term, it can boost confidence and attract other investors.
In the long term, insider buying often signals a disconnect between the market’s perception of a business and the business’s reality, especially in beaten-down or overlooked stocks.
It’s not a perfect signal, but when insiders buy large amounts of stock, especially when several executives are buying at the same time, it’s often a sign that something important is happening.
Multiple Insider Buys
Additionally, it’s often a strong signal of internal conviction when multiple insiders are buying shares of their company around the same time.
For instance, when several executives at Lennar (LEN) bought shares during a housing pullback in 2022, the stock soon rebounded as mortgage sentiment stabilized.
Pro Tip: Combine Insider Buys with Valuation & Fundamentals
An insider’s conviction means more when the fundamentals support it, especially if a company trades at a low valuation, generates healthy cash flow, and if the stock trades well below analysts’ average price target.
As an example, in late 2023, Dollar General’s (DG) stock declined sharply on near-term operational challenges. At the same time, the company continued to generate free cash flow and trade at a discount to historical multiples.
Multiple insiders stepped in to buy the stock, and this drew attention from long-term investors.
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FAQ Section:
What is the best way to track billionaire investors’ stock picks?
The best way to track billionaire investors’ stock picks is to use platforms like TIKR to track billionaire investor activity all in one place. TIKR allows you to see top investors’ global portfolio holdings, gathering data from public disclosures that investors are legally required to make.
How can I see what insiders are buying right now?
TIKR offers a real-time feed of what stocks insiders are buying right now through our Insider Transactions. You can track who’s purchasing a stock and see officer-level transactions.
Do billionaire investors always outperform the market?
While not every billionaire investor beats the market, many have long-term track records of success. Investors like Warren Buffett, Seth Klarman, and Joel Greenblatt are known for disciplined strategies that often outperform over time.
Is insider buying a reliable signal?
Insider buying can be a strong signal, especially when paired with business fundamentals and valuation. It shows that company leadership believes in the stock’s long-term value and is willing to invest their own money.
What tools help track smart money stock moves?
TIKR is one of the most comprehensive platforms available to track what the smart money is buying. It combines hedge fund portfolio tracking, recent insider transactions, stock screening, and financial analysis all in one place.
TIKR Takeaway
Tracking billionaire investors and insider buying can help you spot high-conviction stock ideas before the rest of the market catches on.
The TIKR Terminal offers industry-leading financial data on over 100,000 stocks, so if you’re looking to find the best stocks to buy for your portfolio, you’ll want to use TIKR!
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Disclaimer:
Please note that the articles on TIKR are not intended to serve as investment or financial advice from TIKR or our content team, nor are they recommendations to buy or sell any stocks. We create our content based on TIKR Terminal’s investment data and analysts’ estimates. Our analysis might not include recent company news or important updates. TIKR has no position in any stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading, and happy investing!
