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CEO Insider Buys

Beta

Track high-conviction purchases by Chief Executive Officers

Market Activity (Feb 03)

123 Insider Companies
Normal
22% Purchases
Purchases: $99.23 M Direct Sells: $344.55 M
Transaction Breakdown (Count):
33
Purchases
73
Direct Sells
51
Exercises

High Conviction Signals (24h)

  • UMBF
    Cluster (2) · Avg $127.83
    + 0.1%
    Return
  • FEAM
    Cluster (2) · Avg $2.00
    + 7.0%
    Return
  • DXC
    CEO Buy · Cost $15.24
    -11.4%
    Return

Top Transactions

YSS Blackrock Portfolio Management LLC
+$25.58 M · Avg $34.00
+4.4%
MTB Rene F Jones
+$7.56 M · Avg $164.59
+60.5%
NHI Gaines Kristin Sallee
+$6.48 M · Avg $66.04
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Data Methodology & Reference

Understanding insider signals and SEC reporting standards.

Signal Legend

Guide

Open Market

Buy

Buy (Open Market)

Open market or private purchase

Sell

Sell (Open Market)

Sale on open market

Incentives & Derivatives

Grant: Awarded
Exercise: Option Exercise/Conversion
Conv.: Derivative

Other Context

Tax: Tax Payment
Gift: Donation
Issuer: Sale back to issuer
Other: Private transaction
🚪 Exit: Departure

Data Methodology & Reference

Why is the CEO's trade more important than other insiders?
The CEO has the ultimate insight into the company's roadmap, upcoming products, and acquisition targets. When a CEO risks their own capital, it is the highest form of vote of confidence in the company's future stock price.
What is a "Turnaround Signal" in CEO buying?
If a stock has dropped significantly (e.g., -30% YTD) and the CEO steps in to buy a large amount, it often signals a "bottom." It suggests the CEO believes the market has overreacted and a turnaround is imminent.
Does a new CEO buying stock mean something different?
Yes. A newly appointed CEO buying stock (often called an "Inaugural Buy") is a critical signal. It demonstrates their commitment to shareholders and their belief that they can improve the company's performance immediately.
How much should a CEO buy to be significant?
We look for "Skin in the Game." A purchase is significant if it represents a meaningful portion of their annual salary or increases their total holdings by a large percentage (e.g., >10%). Small, token purchases are often ignored.
Do CEOs ever buy just for PR (Public Relations)?
It's possible, but expensive. Unlike stock grants (free money), Open Market Purchases require the CEO to write a check from their personal bank account. Few executives are willing to lose personal money just for a PR stunt.
What if the CEO buys but the stock keeps falling?
Insider buying is a long-term indicator (6-12 months). Short-term market volatility can still drag a stock down. However, consistent buying by a CEO as the price drops (averaging down) further reinforces their conviction.

SEC Form 3

Initial Statement

A snapshot of holdings filed when someone first becomes an insider. Contains no trading activity. Useful for establishing a baseline only.

Our Focus

SEC Form 4

The Gold Standard

Filed within 2 days of a trade. This is where real-time, actionable signals (Buys/Sells) appear. Our platform is optimized to track these instantly.

SEC Form 5

Annual Statement

Year-end summary for small transactions or gifts reported late. Usually considered "stale data" with low signal quality due to the time lag.