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Guess Who Picked Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B) Shares

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B) reported that GAMCO Investors has picked up 1,257,741 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by GAMCO Investors to a total of 1,257,741 representing a 4.02% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Lennar Corporation is a provider of real estate related financial services, commercial real estate, investment management and finance company. The Company is a homebuilder that operates in various states. Its segments include Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding West, Lennar Financial Services, Rialto and Lennar Multifamily. It is a developer of multifamily rental properties. Its Homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development and sale of residential land. It operates primarily under the Lennar brand name. The Lennar Financial Services segment includes mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of its homes and others. The Rialto segment is a real estate, investment management, and finance company. The Lennar Multifamily segment focuses on developing a portfolio of institutional multifamily rental properties in the United States markets.

A glance at Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN.B)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 11.74 Billion based on 31.30 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $40.78 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-01-15, Olivera picked up 248 at a purchase price of $40.85. This brings their total holding to 4,708 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Olivera unload 166 shares at a sale price of $42.93. This brings their total holding to 4,542.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) Shares

Here’s Who Just Picked Up Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) Shares

Mar 29, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) reported that Emancipation Capital has picked up 1,905,949 of common stock as of 2017-03-29.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Emancipation Capital to a total of 1,905,949 representing a 13.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, I.D. Systems, Inc. (I.D. Systems) develops, markets and sells wireless machine-to-machine solutions for managing and securing enterprise assets, which include industrial vehicles, such as forklifts and airport ground support equipment, rental vehicles, and transportation assets, such as dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, railcars and containers. Its systems utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), satellite or cellular communications, and sensor technology and software to control, track, monitor and analyze assets. It provides data reporting and analysis software tool platform, I.D. Systems Analytics PowerFleet IQ (for fleets of forklifts and other industrial trucks) and VeriWise IQ (for fleets of containers, trailers and other transportation assets). Its solutions include industrial and rental fleet asset management, industrial fleet asset management, transportation asset management and rental fleet asset management solutions.

A glance at Id Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 87.61 Million based on 13.77 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $6.29 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-01-09, Emancipation picked up 10,000 at a purchase price of $5.80. This brings their total holding to 1,812,293 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mavrommatis unload 40,000 shares at a sale price of $6.73. This brings their total holding to 155,573.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) Shares

Guess Who Just Picked Up Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) Shares

Mar 28, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT) reported that Nomura Holdings Inc. has picked up 2,273,701 of common stock as of 2017-03-28.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Nomura Holdings Inc. to a total of 2,273,701 representing a 7.99% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Tiptree Inc., formerly Tiptree Financial Inc., is a diversified holding company that acquires and manages controlling interests of operating businesses. The Company conducts its operations through Tiptree Operating Company, LLC (the Operating Company). It operates through five segments: insurance and insurance services, specialty finance, real estate, asset management, and corporate and other. The insurance and insurance services segment operates through Fortegra Financial Corporation. The specialty finance segment operates through Siena Capital Finance LLC and Luxury Mortgage Corp. The real estate segment operates through Care LLC. The asset management segment operations include Telos Asset Management’s management of collateralized loan obligations and Muni Capital Management’s management of Non-Profit Preferred Funding Trust I. The corporate and other segment operations include Tiptree Direct Holdings LLC (TDH) and Muni Funding Company of America LLC (MFCA).

A glance at Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ:TIPT)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 202.17 Million based on 28.47 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $7.10 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-03-24, Ilany picked up 4,000 at a purchase price of $6.70. This brings their total holding to 58,419 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Bell unload 66 shares at a sale price of $6.50. This brings their total holding to 42,987.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) Shares

Here’s Who Just Picked Up Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) Shares

Mar 28, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) reported that City Of London Investment Group Plc. has picked up 3,481,208 of common stock as of 2017-03-28.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by City Of London Investment Group Plc. to a total of 3,481,208 representing a 42.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, The Taiwan Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) in the Republic of China (ROC). The Fund invests in various sectors, including biotechnology and medical care; building material and construction; cement; chemical; communications and Internet; computer and peripheral equipment; electric and machinery; electronic parts and components; financial and insurance; foods; oil, gas and electricity; optoelectronic; plastics; semiconductor; shipping and transportation; textiles, and trading and consumers’ goods. The Fund’s investment advisor is JF International Management Inc.

A glance at Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 320.91 Million based on 8.22 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.10 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2010-09-29, Skinner picked up 4,900 at a purchase price of $16.50. This brings their total holding to 4,900 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Skinner unload 4,900 shares at a sale price of $17.09. This brings their total holding to 0.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE:TWN) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Altisource Asset Management Corp (NYSEMKT:AAMC) Shares

Guess Who Picked Altisource Asset Management Corp (NYSEMKT:AAMC) Shares

Mar 27, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Altisource Asset Management Corp (NYSEMKT:AAMC) reported that Luxor Capital Group has picked up 23,749 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Luxor Capital Group to a total of 23,749 representing a 1.5% stake in the company

For those not familiar with the company, Altisource Asset Management Corporation provides asset management and corporate governance services to institutional investors. The Company’s primary client is Altisource Residential Corporation (Residential). The Company operates through segment, which is focused on providing asset management and certain corporate governance services to Residential. Its business strategy is to provide asset management services to Residential to generate cash available for distribution to its shareholders and thereby growing its earnings, and develop additional investment strategies and vehicles. Residential is a public real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires and manages single-family rental properties by acquiring sub-performing and non-performing mortgage loans throughout the United States. In addition to providing services to Residential, it also provides management services to NewSource Reinsurance Company Ltd., which is an insurance and reinsurance company.

A glance at Altisource Asset Management Corp (NYSEMKT:AAMC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 99.83 Million based on 1.53 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $61.50 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-03-15, Bossidy picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $13.61. This brings their total holding to 1,714 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Luxor unload 41,944 shares at a sale price of $24.00. This brings their total holding to 89,256.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Altisource Asset Management Corp (NYSEMKT:AAMC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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EJF Capital Picked Up Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares

EJF Capital Picked Up Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares

Mar 27, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported that EJF Capital has picked up 547,485 of common stock as of 2017-03-27.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by EJF Capital to a total of 547,485 representing a 6.2% stake in the company

For those not familiar with the company, Investar Holding Corporation is financial holding company that conducts its operations through, Investar Bank (the Bank), which is a commercial bank. The Company offers a range of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It serves its primary markets of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Hammond and Lafayette, Louisiana, and their surrounding metropolitan areas from its office located in Baton Rouge and from approximately 10 additional service branches. The Bank’s other banking services include cashiers’ checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation and debit cards. The Company’s business lending products include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, equipment financing and lines of credit.

A glance at Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 190.05 Million based on 8.58 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $22.05 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-02-24, Lukinovich picked up 412 at a purchase price of $20.50. This brings their total holding to 10,433 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Baker unload 19,684 shares at a sale price of $15.16. This brings their total holding to 4,199.

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Guess Who Picked Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD) Shares

Guess Who Picked Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD) Shares

Mar 22, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD) reported that Coliseum Capital has picked up 2,241,426  of common stock as of 2017-03-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Coliseum Capital to a total of 2,241,426 representing a 9.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Hennessy Capital LLC is an alternative investment platform focused on industrial sector opportunities utilizing unique and proprietary investment vehicles and strategies.

A glance at Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 375.39 Million based on 23.03 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $16.30 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-06-08, Asp picked up 5,000,0000 at a purchase price of $11.00. This brings their total holding to 12,000,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Coliseum unload 50,000 shares at a sale price of $17.00. This brings their total holding to 1,122,615.

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First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) is Attracting Smart Money

First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) is Attracting Smart Money

Mar 22, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC) reported that First National Corp Employee Stock Ownership Plan has picked up 247,283 of common stock as of 2017-03-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by First National Corp Employee Stock Ownership Plan to a total of 247,283 representing a 5.0% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, First National Corporation is a bank holding company of First Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a commercial bank, which provides loan, deposit, wealth management and other products and services in the Shenandoah Valley and central regions of Virginia. Loan products and services include personal loans, residential mortgages, home equity loans and commercial loans. Deposit products and services include checking, savings, and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit and cash management accounts. The Bank offers other services, including Internet banking, mobile banking, remote deposit capture and other traditional banking services. The Bank’s wealth management department offers estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, individual retirement accounts and estate settlement.

A glance at First National Corp (OTCMKTS:FXNC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 69.95 Million based on 4.93 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $14.20 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-03-20, Brannock picked up 10 at a purchase price of $14.25. This brings their total holding to 502 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Smith unload 245,124 shares at a sale price of $6.20. This brings their total holding to 152,655.

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Guess Who Picked Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) Shares

Guess Who Picked Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) Shares

Mar 22, 2017

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) reported that Bulldog Investors has picked up 669,042 of common stock as of 2017-03-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Bulldog Investors to a total of 669,042 representing a 10.38% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, JPMorgan China Region Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of companies with substantial assets in, or revenues derived from, the People’s Republic of China (China), Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, collectively, the China Region. The Fund invests in various industries, including aerospace and defense, airlines, automobiles, banks, beverages, capital markets, chemicals, commercial services and supplies, construction and engineering, diversified consumer services, diversified telecommunication services, healthcare providers and services, hotels, restaurants and leisure, independent power and renewable electricity producers, insurance, Internet software and services, leisure products, machinery, media, food and staples retailing, gas utilities and pharmaceuticals. The Fund’s investment advisor is JF International Management Inc.

A glance at Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 115.61 Million based on 6.45 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.08 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-09-12, Hass picked up 1,000 at a purchase price of $17.75. This brings their total holding to 1,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hass unload 1,000 shares at a sale price of $17.55. This brings their total holding to 0.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Jpmorgan China Region Fund Inc. (NYSE:JFC) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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