Seven traders are each given a theoretical $100,000 to invest in five securities. Track their trades and portfolio performance over the course of the year and read the analysis behind their moves. Performance calculated as of Dec 31, 2015.
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Traders can hold a cash position. Dividends are automatically re-invested. The individual stock return figure reflects the investor's realized gain or loss trading that security so far this year plus the unrealized gain/loss if the investor still holds the security.
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CEO and Co-founder, Ritholtz Wealth Management
Disclosures: None
CEO and Co-founder, Ritholtz Wealth Management
Jim Lebenthal, who's up 27 percent this year in his CNBC PRO model portfolio, added to his top holdings. Jon Najarian and Josh Brown also made moves.
"Halftime Report" trader Josh Brown bought Yum Brands for his CNBC PRO model portfolio.
CEO & CIO, Lebenthal Asset Management
Long AAPL, BA, C, CSCO, DCO, EEQ, GAIA, GM, IBM, INTC, JCP, MPC, OA, ORBC, PFE, QCOM, SPLS, TGT, TIF, TRN, WGO.
Lebenthal Asset Management Chief Investment Officer
Trader Jim Lebenthal, whose "Halftime" model portfolio is up 26 percent this year, bought shares of Time Warner on Wednesday.
Jim Lebenthal, who's up 27 percent this year in his CNBC PRO model portfolio, buys Cisco.
TIAA Global Asset Management Managing Director and Active Equities Portfolio Manager
Disclosures: Long ALXN, LRCX, WHR, V, URI, UNP and CMCSA
TIAA Global Asset Management Managing Director and Active Equities Portfolio Manager
"Halftime Report" investor Stephanie Link believes shares of Visa are poised to rally.
"Halftime Report" investor Stephanie Link made a flurry of trades for her CNBC PRO model portfolio.
Co-Founder, Najarian Family Office
Disclosures: None
Co-Founder Najarian Family Office and Najarian Advisors
"Halftime Report" trader Jon Najarian bought Grupo Televisa for his CNBC PRO model portfolio.
"Halftime Report" trader Jon Najarian bought shares of Parsley Energy for his model portfolio on Friday, after he spotted unusual options activity.
Co-Founder, Najarian Family Office
Disclosures: Long AAPL, AAPL calls, C calls, AXP calls
Co-Founder Najarian Family Office and Najarian Advisors
CNBC "Halftime Report" trader Pete Najarian believes it's time for investors to get defensive.
CNBC "Halftime Report" trader Pete Najarian bought shares of General Motors Thursday for his model portfolio.
Managing Director, Principal, Portfolio Manager/Equity Analyst, Douglas C. Lane & Associates
Managing Director, Principal, Portfolio Manager/Equity Analyst
"Halftime Report" investor Sarat Sethi bought Air Lease for his CNBC PRO model portfolio, which is up 27 percent on the year.
Chief Market Strategist, Virtus Investment Partners
Disclosures: None
Chief Market Strategist, Virtus Investment Partners
"Halftime Report" trader Joe Terranova added more Facebook to his CNBC PRO model portfolio on Tuesday.
"Fast Money Halftime Report" trader Joe Terranova believes investors may have gotten too complacent given the recent rally in stocks.