Morning Coffee: Insider Buys

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Apr 09, 2014
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This morning we are going to take a look at recent insider buys of more than $100,000:

Oiltanking Partners LP (OILT)

President and CEO of Oiltanking Partners LP (OILT, Financial) Kenneth F. Owen bought 1,500 shares on 04/07/2014 at an average price of $77.81. Total transaction amount is $116,715. Oiltanking Partners provides integrated terminaling, storage, pipeline, and related services for companies engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and LPG in the U.S. The stock was recently own by the guru, Jim Simons. He closed out his position in fourth quarter 2013.

Market Cap: $3.17B, P/E: 16.30

Business Predictability: Not Rated, Financial Strength: 8/10, Profitability & Growth: 8/10

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Calamos Asset Management Inc. (CLMS)

Chairman, CEO, Global Co-CIO, 10% Owner of Calamos Asset Management Inc. (CLMS, Financial) John P. Calamos Sr. bought 21,051 shares on 04/07/2014 at an average price of $12.49. The total transaction amount is $262,927. The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals including high net worth individuals. The stock is held by three gurus we follow.

Market Cap: $259.13M, P/E: 13.50

Business Predictability: 1/5, Financial Strength: 6/10, Profitability & Growth: 6/10

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Opko Health Inc. (OPK)

CEO and Chairman of Opko Health Inc. (OPK, Financial) Dr. Phillip Frost bought 28,700 shares on 04/07/2014 at an average price of $9.12. Total transaction amount is $261,744. Opko is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel and proprietary technologies. The stock is held by four gurus we follow, including George Soros (Trades, Portfolio).

Market Cap: $3.92B, P/E: N/A

Business Predictability: 1/5, Financial Strength: 7/10, Profitability & Growth: 5/10

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For the complete list of stocks that were bought by their CEOs, go to: GuruFocus Insider Data.