No, this isn’t entrapment. I promise this is all legal.

In investing, there are some completely legal ways to peek behind the curtain and see what the big players are doing with their money.

Why does this matter? Because while we're out here trying to time the market using horoscopes and Reddit threads, the real players - hedge funds, executives, and yes, even Congress - are making moves based on information we usually don't see.

But here's the thing: We can actually see what they're doing. And I'm about to show you how, completely free.

The Four (FREE) Horsemen of Legal “Insider” Trading

1. HedgeFollow.com - Stalk the Smart Money

Think of this as your backstage pass to what hedge fund managers are buying and selling. These folks manage billions and have research teams that make NASA look understaffed.

What you can do: Track the latest moves of Warren Buffett and other leading investors, see what the world’s best-performing hedge funds are loading up on, or discover which stocks multiple hedge funds are piling into. You can also see what they’re selling!

So what companies were bought most by hedge funds last quarter?

1. Amazon - bought 423 times

2. Microsoft - bought 407 times

3. Nvidia - bought 396 times

4. Alphabet - bought 339 times

5. Visa - bought 301 times

Tech still clearly in favour!

Pro tip: Don't just copy trades blindly. Use this to spot trends and sectors getting attention from the big boys.

2. FinvizInsider.com - Track the C-Suite

When executives buy their own company's stock, they're literally putting their money where their mouth is. When they sell... well, that's interesting too. And this tool lets you see it all!

What you can do: Filter by purchase size, company size, or specific dates. Look for clusters of insider buying - that's often a strong signal.

Pro tip: Insider selling isn't always bearish (they might need cash for a divorce or a yacht or both!), but insider buying is almost always bullish.

3. StockTwits.com - The Street’s Group Chat

Imagine Twitter and Wall Street had a baby. That's StockTwits. It's where retail traders and wannabe Gordon Gekkos share ideas, charts, and occasionally terrible memes.

What you can do: Gauge sentiment, spot emerging trends, and find trading ideas before they hit mainstream media.

Pro tip: Consider using it as a contrarian indicator. When everyone's screaming "buy," maybe it's time to sell.

4. CapitolTrades.com - Congress's Portfolio Tracker

Our elected officials seem to have an uncanny ability to make profitable trades. Funny how that works, right? Now you can track their moves.

What you can do: See which stocks politicians are trading, track specific representatives, and spot patterns in political trading activity.

You can also focus on specific politicians!

Pro tip: Pay special attention to trades made by members sitting on relevant committees (like defense stocks traded by armed services committee members).

🎯 The Bottom Line

None of these tools alone will make you the next Market Wizard. But combined? They give you a pretty sweet edge. It's like having X-ray vision into what the smart money is doing.

Remember: This isn't about blindly copying trades. It's about adding high-quality information to your investment decision-making process. Use these tools to spot trends, validate your theories, and maybe catch a few moves before the crowd.

P.S. If you found this useful, share it with someone who still thinks reading tea leaves is a valid investment strategy. They need this more than you do.