Randolph Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:RNDB) is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Randolph Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:RNDB) reported that Randolph Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan has picked up 469,498 of common stock as of 2017-02-08.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Randolph Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan to a total of 469,498 representing a 8% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Randolph Bancorp, Inc. is a Massachusetts-chartered mutual holding company and the parent company of Randolph Savings Bank (the Bank). The Company is engaged in the retail mortgage banking business, which includes origination, secondary marketing and servicing of residential mortgage loans. It provides mortgage financing to borrowers for purchase money and refinance transactions for one- to four-family residential properties. The Bank’s business consists of accepting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, commercial and industrial loans, construction loans, consumer loans and investment securities.
A glance at Randolph Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:RNDB)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 87.96 million based on 5.87 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $15.00 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-12-13, Thaxter picked up 2,650 at a purchase price of $14.75. This brings their total holding to 2,650 as of the date of the filing.
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 Randolph Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:RNDB) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Wisdomtree Investments Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF) Shares is Attracting Smart Money
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wisdomtree Investments Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF) reported that Steinberg Jonathan L. has picked up 7,365,695 of common stock as of 2017-02-07.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Steinberg Jonathan L. to a total of 7,365,695 representing a 5.39% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, WisdomTree Investments, Inc. is an asset management company that focuses on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Company’s family of ETFs includes fundamentally weighted funds that track its own indexes, funds that track third party indexes and actively managed funds. The Company operates through exchange traded products (ETP) sponsor and asset manager providing investment advisory services segment. The Company distributes its ETFs through a range of channels within the asset management industry, including brokerage firms, registered investment advisers and institutional investors. The Company offers a family of approximately 86 ETFs. Its portfolio of the United States listed products includes International Hedged Equity ETFs, Equity ETFs, Fixed Income ETFs, Currency ETFs, Alternative Strategy ETFs and Commodity ETFs. Its portfolio of Non-the United States listed products include WisdomTree UCITS ETFs, and Boost Short and Leveraged ETPs.
A glance at Wisdomtree Investments Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.19 billion based on 136.48 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $9.00 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-09-14, Steinberg picked up 100,000 at a purchase price of $10.23. This brings their total holding to 7,484,001 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Lavine unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $17.37. This brings their total holding to 15,000.
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 Wisdomtree Investments Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Franklin Mutual Advisers Llc. is Buying Xl Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL) Shares
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Xl Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL) reported that Franklin Mutual Advisers Llc. has picked up 22,281,203 of common stock as of 2017-02-06.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Franklin Mutual Advisers Llc. to a total of 22,281,203 representing a 8.3% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Xl Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL) is a risk specialist company. With an incredible blend of people, products, services and technology, the company has the power to find innovative, creative solutions for risks – from the most familiar to the most complex.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-05-03, Whelley picked up 1,500 at a purchase price of $32.30. This brings their total holding to 16,966 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mcgavick unload 126,928 shares at a sale price of $38.00. This brings their total holding to 240,423.
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 Xl Group Ltd. (NYSE:XL) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) Is Bringing In The Smart Money
The finance space is in a bit of a tough spot right now. With the Federal Reserve likely to carry on raising rates throughout this year, and the impact of a Trump presidency inflicting what remains a relatively uncertain outlook across a spate of industries, capital allocation is difficult. This is weighing on sentiment, and in turn, prices. Of course, when prices depress, smart money is able to pick up an exposure at a discount, and we’ve seen just that happen today.
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) reported that Strs Ohio has picked up 4,357,09 of common stock as of 2017-01-25.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Strs Ohio to a total of 4,357,09 representing a 7.296% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSL) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company is a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. It seeks to generate current income primarily in the United States domiciled middle-market companies through direct originations of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, originations of mezzanine loans and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities. It is engaged in direct equity investments, sale of loans and debt and equity securities, and loan origination. The companies in which TSL invests use its capital to support organic growth, acquisitions, market or product expansion and recapitalizations.
A glance at Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (NYSE:TSLX)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.13 billion based on 59.72 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $18.94 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2016-11-21, Waxman picked up 230 at a purchase price of $18.39. This brings their total holding to 139,327 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Mssb unload 2,593,099 shares at a sale price of $18.07. This brings their total holding to 3,012,582.
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 Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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Wayne Savings Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:WAYN) Is Attracting Smart Money
We looked at Wayne last week, when the company picked up a decent chunk of institutional capital. Well, the company has hit the tape again, and is attracting yet more smart money interest. Here’s what the latest filing says about the transaction, and what it means for the company going forward.
In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wayne Savings Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:WAYN) reported that Stilwell Joseph has picked up 269,853 of common stock as of 2017-01-17.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Stilwell Joseph to a total of 269,853 representing a 9.7% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. is the unitary thrift holding company for Wayne Savings Community Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a community-oriented institution, which offers a range of consumer and business financial services. The Bank’s primary lending and deposit gathering area includes Wayne, Holmes, Ashland, Medina and Stark counties, where it operates over 10 offices. The Bank’s principal business activities consist of originating one- to four-family residential real estate loans, multi-family residential, commercial and non-residential real estate loans. The Bank also originates non-real estate, secured commercial loans, consumer loans and construction loans.
A glance at Wayne Savings Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:WAYN)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 47.29 million based on 2.78 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $17.00 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2015-12-21, Marthey picked up 25 at a purchase price of $12.86. This brings their total holding to 5,500 as of the date of the filing.
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 Wayne Savings Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:WAYN) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.
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