CEO Insider Buys
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Track verified open-market purchases by CEOs, CFOs, and Directors. Filter out 10b5-1 planned sales to find high-conviction stock signals.
Track high-conviction purchases by Chief Executive Officers
Market Activity (Feb 12)
Scope: SEC Form 4 filings reported on the selected date. Includes Open Market transactions and Option Exercises; excludes Grants, Gifts, and Private Transfers.
Scope: SEC Form 4 filings reported on the selected date. Includes Open Market transactions and Option Exercises; excludes Grants, Gifts, and Private Transfers.
51 Insider Companies
Low
Activity Level: Based on the number of active companies vs. the 30-day moving average.
7% Purchases
Purchases: $8.95 M
Sells: $115.22 M
Transaction Breakdown (Count):
Strong Buy: Direct open market purchases (Transaction Code P).
16
Purchases
Direct Sale: Pure liquidation of shares (Transaction Code S).
36
Sells
Option Action: Sales resulting from option exercises (Code M).
11
Exercises
High Conviction Signals (24h)
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CEO Buy · Cost $15.53+ 2.1%Signal Return: Stock performance since the transaction date.Return
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CFO Buy · Cost $1.43-3.5%Signal Return: Stock performance since the transaction date.Return
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Director Action · Cost $136.64+ 30.0%Signal Return: Stock performance since the transaction date.Return
Top Transactions
Screening Logic
- Transactions > $50,000 only.
- Ranked by 'Amount + Role'. Prioritizes C-Suite & 10% Owners.
Note: A medium buy by a CEO may rank higher than a large buy by a Director.
Filter by Transaction Value (Price × Shares). Use 'k' or 'm' for thousands/millions.
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Data Methodology & Reference
Understanding insider signals and SEC reporting standards.
Signal Legend
GuideOpen 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
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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.