When the ‘smartest’ minds on Wall Street pick their top investments, run the other way
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Investment Performance: The top investments favored by leading money managers a year ago performed worse than those they were least enthusiastic about.
Market Trends: This trend highlights a recurring theme in investment strategies where popular choices do not always yield the best returns.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








