CFO 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 purchases by Chief Financial Officers (Value Indicators)
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.
63 Insider Companies
Normal
Activity Level: Based on the number of active companies vs. the 30-day moving average.
6% Purchases
Purchases: $9.15 M
Sells: $139.03 M
Transaction Breakdown (Count):
Strong Buy: Direct open market purchases (Transaction Code P).
19
Purchases
Direct Sale: Pure liquidation of shares (Transaction Code S).
49
Sells
Option Action: Sales resulting from option exercises (Code M).
12
Exercises
High Conviction Signals (24h)
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Cluster (2)Cluster Buy: 2 unique insiders purchased shares within a 7-day window.· Avg $0.00Weighted Avg Price: Calculated based on total value / total shares bought by the cluster.0.0%Signal Return: Stock performance since the transaction date.Return
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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
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 are CFOs considered the "Smart Money"?
CFOs manage the balance sheet and cash flow. They know better than anyone if the company is undervalued relative to its assets and earnings. A CFO buy is typically a Value Investing signal, suggesting the stock is cheap.
Is it legal for CFOs to buy before earnings reports?
No. Insiders are restricted by "Blackout Periods" before earnings. Therefore, seeing a CFO buy immediately after a price drop following an earnings report is a powerful signal that the market reaction was excessive.
How does P/E Ratio relate to CFO trades?
You will often see CFOs buying when the P/E (Price-to-Earnings) ratio hits historical lows. Our tracker highlights these value disconnects, showing you when financial officers believe the multiple is too compressed.
What is the difference between a CFO Buy and a Director Buy?
Directors are often outside advisors with less visibility into daily operations. The CFO is an operational executive. Historically, C-Suite (CEO/CFO) trades have outperformed independent Director trades in predictive accuracy.
What does it mean if the CFO is selling while the CEO is buying?
This "Mixed Signal" can be confusing. However, we generally prioritize the Buying signal. Selling can be for personal liquidity (buying a house, taxes), whereas Buying is almost always for profit. Check the "Net Value" flow to see the overall sentiment.
Can CFO buying predict M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)?
Sometimes. While trading on non-public info is illegal, a CFO knows the company's "intrinsic value" best. If they believe the company is a prime takeover target at current prices, they may accumulate shares to benefit from future appreciation.
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.