Top 10 Stocks With Big Insider Buying, Buybacks

Analysts at Deutsche Bank view Charles Schwab's $3.5 billion capital restructuring plan as a positive catalyst and raised 2007 earnings estimates from 92 cents a share to 96 cents and 2008 estimates from $1.12 to $1.21. Analysts note the higher-than-expected buyback will go over favorably with investors, "as Schwab appears to be focused on creating shareholder value." Deutsche Bank maintains its buy rating, saying "our view is that the total return potential to our 12-month price target is attractive."

Among the investors making bullish bets on Schwab is Baron Partners (BPTRX), a fund with a Morningstar rating of four stars that's run by Ronald Baron. The fund's objective is to invest in growth and profitability with the potential to increase in value at least 100% over four subsequent years. The fund invests in Toll Brothers(TOL Quote) among others.

PowerShares Dynamic Aggressive Growth (PGZ) also owns the stock. This fund seeks out stocks within the aggressive growth market segment that have the greatest capital appreciation potential. Some other stocks in this fund are Schlumberger(SLB Quote) and DirecTV(DTV Quote).

So with Schwab, we have an aggressive buyback, a nice dividend for shareholders, solid earnings growth and investors who see more potential growth. Those positive factors suggest it may be time to take a closer look.