The new apple of Amazon's eye has seen its shares skyrocket by almost 700% over the trailing year.
For most investors, earnings season is the pinnacle of every quarter. Over a six-week period, the stock market's most-influential businesses lift their proverbial hoods and give investors a look at how they've performed over the prior three-month period. It serves as an excellent barometer of Wall Street's health.
But earnings reports aren't the only way to judge which stocks and trends are firing on all cylinders.
No later than 45 calendar days following the end to a quarter, institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This filing allows investors to track which stocks, exc