On top of being some of the Oracle of Omaha's favorites, they are also favored by their own insiders.
Bruce Berkowitz's Fairholme Fund is beginning to show some recovery signs in his long-term bets.
David Tepper's first-quarter purchases in the sector have gained 82% this year.
The founder of Dallas-based Hayman Capital more than triples his investments in the sector.
Prem Watsa, the CEO of Fairfax Financial, is averaging down his position in the stock.
Steven Cohen adds to his positions in Clearwater Paper and Select Comfort.
Jeff Auxier bought Baxter, Becton Dickinson and Carnival in the first quarter.
A fund manager ups his stake in the worst-performing stock in the index.
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