Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (BABA) has seen volatility in its stock over the past year and ultimately has underperformed the S&P 500. Alibaba rose just 0.5% as of June 11, 2021, compared to the S&P’s gain of approximately 31.2% since 2020 started. Despite the stock’s struggles, Alibaba rose on the WhaleWisdom Heatmap, achieving a ranking of 24, a nice upward boost from its previous rank of 45.

Snowflake, Inc. (SNOW) has experienced fluctuations in its value over the past eight months, despite overall solid earnings and a rebound in the past few weeks. The company has underperformed the S&P 500, declining approximately 6.1% compared to the S&P’s gain of about 23.9%. Despite a dip in performance, hedge funds and institutions were actively buying the stock in the first quarter.

Roku Inc (ROKU) saw substantial growth over the past six months. The digital media and streaming pioneer recently slid on the WhaleWisdom Heatmap but saw hedge funds buying. Overall, Roku outperformed the S&P 500, rising by approximately 146.9% compared to the S&P’s gain of about 28.6% since the beginning of 2020.

Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)experienced strong growth over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 and rising by approximately 39.6% compared to the S&P’s gain of about 28.6%. Hedge funds were actively buying the stock in the first quarter, and it reached a ranking of three on the WhaleWisdom Heat Map.

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has experienced soaring growth over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 and rising by approximately 39.1% as of April 30, 2021, compared to the S&P’s gain of 29.2%. Hedge funds and institutions are actively buying. The stock moved up on the WhaleWisdom Heatmap to a ranking of 26 from 43.