Good morning!

I sifted through 222 insider trades and calculated the best ones.

I found:

  • A director at $PK with 55% 1y returns

  • The COO at $NINE and 3 others sold the stock

  • and more…

Have a great start to the week!

Connor

CEO Watcher Returns Data

As a reminder, I don’t give investment advice. It’s up to you to decide how to trade based on this data. My current strategy is to start taking a small amount of profits quickly (at +10%) and then just keep moving my stop loss up as the stock goes up (or just setting a trailing stop loss at 10-15%).

Note: If you notice an N/A or a number that doesn’t make sense in the below screenshots (like how Max Drawdown has fewer trades than Max Gain), it’s just a quirk in Google Finance calculations inside of Google Sheets. The N/As typically are fixed by the next day, but the Max Drawdown is always a day or two behind because of how Google Finance calculations work.

Top Purchases

The top purchases made by insiders yesterday. Remember, returns and win rates are calculated using the previous purchase trades by the insider.

Director at Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. ($PK)

The Director purchased 30,000 shares at $15.79/share ($474K total) which increased their vested holdings by 21.2%. The current price is $15.75 (-0.2%). Their median purchase size is $177K and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 11 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -3% weighted | -4% median | 33% win rate (2/6)
3m returns: 9% weighted | 8% median | 83% win rate (5/6)
6m returns: 22% weighted | 14% median | 83% win rate (5/6)
1y returns: 56% weighted | 55% median | 60% win rate (3/5)

Note: 1 other insider also purchased the stock

Director at BEYOND, INC. ($BYON)

The Director purchased 12,400 shares at $16.01/share ($199K total) which increased their vested holdings by 10.1%. The current price is $16.86 (+5.3%). Their median purchase size is $217K and this is their 5th largest purchase out of 7 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 16% weighted | 2% median | 50% win rate (3/6)
3m returns: 68% weighted | 28% median | 67% win rate (4/6)
6m returns: 126% weighted | -4% median | 50% win rate (3/6)
1y returns: 193% weighted | 27% median | 60% win rate (3/5)

Director at CERUS CORP ($CERS)

The Director purchased 20,000 shares at $1.89/share ($37,800.00 total) which increased their vested holdings by 12.5%. The current price is $1.73 (-8.5%). Their median purchase size is $68,899.20 and this is their 2nd largest purchase out of 2 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 25% weighted | 25% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
3m returns: 31% weighted | 31% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
6m returns: 67% weighted | 67% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
1y returns: 70% weighted | 70% median | 100% win rate (1/1)

President and CEO at CHART INDUSTRIES INC ($GTLS)

The President and CEO purchased 490 shares at $153.44/share ($75,185.60 total) which increased their vested holdings by 0.4%. The current price is $151.30 (-1.4%). Their median purchase size is $161K and this is their 2nd largest purchase out of 2 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 17% weighted | 17% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
3m returns: 31% weighted | 31% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
6m returns: 57% weighted | 57% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
1y returns: 36% weighted | 36% median | 100% win rate (1/1)

VP, Finance & CFO at WD 40 CO ($WDFC)

The VP, Finance & CFO purchased 213 shares at $232.83/share ($49,592.79 total) which increased their vested holdings by 8.6%. The current price is $232.09 (-0.3%). Their median purchase size is $39,839.10 and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 2 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 7% weighted | 7% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
3m returns: 23% weighted | 23% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
6m returns: 12% weighted | 12% median | 100% win rate (1/1)
1y returns: 31% weighted | 31% median | 100% win rate (1/1)

Top Sales

The top sales made by insiders yesterday. Remember, returns and win rates are calculated using the previous sell trades by the insider. For sell transactions, β€œwin rate” is the percent of profitable trades. If the β€œwin rate” is low, that means the stock typically falls after the insider sells.

COO at Nine Energy Service, Inc. ($NINE)

The COO sold 21,796 shares at $1.95/share ($42,545.79 total) which decreased their vested holdings by 6.2%. The current price is $1.89 (-3.2%). Their median sale size is $187K and this is their 11th largest sale out of 13 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -17% weighted | -9% median | 18% win rate (2/11)
3m returns: -34% weighted | -47% median | 18% win rate (2/11)
6m returns: -48% weighted | -49% median | 9% win rate (1/11)
1y returns: -79% weighted | -76% median | 12% win rate (1/8)

Note: 3 other insiders also sold the stock

Director at TIDEWATER INC ($TDW)

The Director sold 156,494 shares at $107.21/share ($16.78M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 5.5%. The current price is $104.76 (-2.3%). Their median sale size is $1.12M and this is their 1st largest sale out of 11 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -33% weighted | -29% median | 20% win rate (2/10)
3m returns: -24% weighted | -18% median | 10% win rate (1/10)
6m returns: -37% weighted | -33% median | 20% win rate (2/10)
1y returns: -39% weighted | -41% median | 30% win rate (3/10)

10% Owner at Protara Therapeutics, Inc. ($TARA)

The 10% Owner sold 182,300 shares at $3.11/share ($567K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 7.1%. The current price is $3.00 (-3.5%). Their median sale size is $839K and this is their 7th largest sale out of 10 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -19% weighted | -11% median | 11% win rate (1/9)
3m returns: -18% weighted | -20% median | 22% win rate (2/9)
6m returns: -39% weighted | -38% median | 0% win rate (0/9)
1y returns: -55% weighted | -53% median | 0% win rate (0/9)

SVP, General Counsel at Nine Energy Service, Inc. ($NINE)

The SVP, General Counsel sold 12,130 shares at $2.00/share ($24,260.00 total) which decreased their vested holdings by 5.5%. The current price is $1.89 (-5.5%). Their median sale size is $67,632.30 and this is their 10th largest sale out of 12 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -5% weighted | -5% median | 40% win rate (4/10)
3m returns: -41% weighted | -48% median | 30% win rate (3/10)
6m returns: -41% weighted | -46% median | 20% win rate (2/10)
1y returns: -44% weighted | -21% median | 33% win rate (2/6)

Note: 3 other insiders also sold the stock

Director at MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. ($MOFG)

The Director sold 6,591 shares at $21.62/share ($143K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 4.6%. The current price is $21.71 (+0.4%). Their median sale size is $104K and this is their 1st largest sale out of 4 all time. (trade link)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -7% weighted | -7% median | 0% win rate (0/2)
3m returns: -41% weighted | -41% median | 0% win rate (0/2)
6m returns: -26% weighted | -26% median | 0% win rate (0/2)
1y returns: -23% weighted | -23% median | 0% win rate (0/2)

Biggest Holdings Increases

The largest buys based on how much the insider increased their holdings.

Director at CEL SCI CORP ($CVM) purchased 20,000 shares at $1.39/share ($27,800.00 total) which increased their vested holdings by 451.4%. Their median purchase size is $10,000.00 and this is their 2nd largest purchase out of 7 all time (link)

Director at Barings BDC, Inc. ($BBDC) purchased 27,500 shares at $9.73/share ($267K total) which increased their vested holdings by 63.0%. Their median purchase size is $45,127.50 and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 9 all time (link)

Director at PLUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. ($PSTV) purchased 4,902 shares at $2.04/share ($10,000.08 total) which increased their vested holdings by 50.0%. Their median purchase size is $13,928.60 and this is their 3rd largest purchase out of 4 all time (link). 5 other insiders also purchased the stock

Biggest Holdings Decreases

The largest sells based on how much the insider decreased their holdings.

Chief Financial Officer at NETFLIX INC ($NFLX) sold 564 shares at $613.08/share ($346K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 100.0%. Their median sale size is $333K and this is their 1st largest sale out of 2 all time (link)

President, EMEA at KIMBERLY CLARK CORP ($KMB) sold 3,833 shares at $136.82/share ($524K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 100.0%. Their median sale size is $360K and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 6 all time (link)

Chairman, CEO at Moelis & Co ($MC) sold 77,102 shares at $54.04/share ($4.17M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 93.5%. Their median sale size is $2.75M and this is their 14th largest sale out of 37 all time (link)

10% Owner at TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. ($TRTX) sold 9,352,940 shares at $8.84/share ($82.68M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 77.9%. Their median sale size is $82.68M and this is their 1st largest sale out of 1 all time (link). 1 other insiders also sold the stock

10% Owner at TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. ($TRTX) sold 9,352,940 shares at $8.84/share ($82.68M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 77.9%. Their median sale size is $95.02M and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 2 all time (link). 1 other insiders also sold the stock

Global Chief Marketing Officer at Wendy's Co ($WEN) sold 44,806 shares at $19.50/share ($874K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 61.9%. Their median sale size is $874K and this is their 1st largest sale out of 1 all time (link)

Chief Information Officer at ICU MEDICAL INC/DE ($ICUI) sold 2,000 shares at $105.55/share ($211K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 60.3%. Their median sale size is $211K and this is their 1st largest sale out of 1 all time (link)

Largest Buys

The largest insider buys based on dollar value.

10% Owner at TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. ($TTSH) purchased 71,001 shares at $6.70/share ($475K total) which increased their vested holdings by 1.0%. Their median purchase size is $560K and this is their 51st largest purchase out of 88 all time (link)

Director at Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. ($PK) purchased 30,000 shares at $15.79/share ($474K total) which increased their vested holdings by 21.2%. Their median purchase size is $177K and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 11 all time (link). 1 other insiders also purchased the stock

Director at KEMPER Corp ($KMPR) purchased 5,000 shares at $61.01/share ($305K total) which increased their vested holdings by 42.7%. Their median purchase size is $274K and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 2 all time (link)

Director at Barings BDC, Inc. ($BBDC) purchased 27,500 shares at $9.73/share ($267K total) which increased their vested holdings by 63.0%. Their median purchase size is $45,127.50 and this is their 1st largest purchase out of 9 all time (link)

SVP, Olefin Material & Corp Pr at Westlake Chemical Partners LP ($WLKP) purchased 10,000 shares at $22.10/share ($221K total) which increased their vested holdings by 6.6%. Their median purchase size is $122K and this is their 6th largest purchase out of 20 all time (link)

Largest Sells

The largest insider sells based on dollar value.

Director at Palantir Technologies Inc. ($PLTR) sold 12,955,200 shares at $21.11/share ($273.49M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 26.1%. Their median sale size is $32.73M and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 16 all time (link). Is part of 10b5-1 plan

10% Owner at TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. ($TRTX) sold 9,352,940 shares at $8.84/share ($82.68M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 77.9%. Their median sale size is $95.02M and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 2 all time (link). 1 other insiders also sold the stock

Chair, President & CEO at ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC ($AMD) sold 125,000 shares at $153.69/share ($19.21M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 3.3%. Their median sale size is $5.58M and this is their 4th largest sale out of 59 all time (link). Is part of 10b5-1 plan

Director at TIDEWATER INC ($TDW) sold 156,494 shares at $107.21/share ($16.78M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 5.5%. Their median sale size is $1.12M and this is their 1st largest sale out of 11 all time (link)

CEO, President, Chairman at VARONIS SYSTEMS INC ($VRNS) sold 331,668 shares at $45.13/share ($14.97M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 14.3%. Their median sale size is $1.64M and this is their 1st largest sale out of 37 all time (link)

See Remarks at DraftKings Inc. ($DKNG) sold 283,000 shares at $40.85/share ($11.56M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 8.3%. Their median sale size is $11.56M and this is their 12th largest sale out of 23 all time (link). Is part of 10b5-1 plan

Co-Ch. of Bd/Off. of the Pres. at LOEWS CORP ($L) sold 100,000 shares at $77.40/share ($7.74M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 1.3%. Their median sale size is $498K and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 19 all time (link)

President & CEO at FTI CONSULTING, INC ($FCN) sold 34,139 shares at $218.90/share ($7.47M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 9.3%. Their median sale size is $5.81M and this is their 6th largest sale out of 15 all time (link)

EVP and CFO at HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. ($HIG) sold 72,076 shares at $99.71/share ($7.19M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 11.1%. Their median sale size is $1.26M and this is their 1st largest sale out of 13 all time (link). 1 other insiders also sold the stock. Is part of 10b5-1 plan

Director at ANTERO RESOURCES Corp ($AR) sold 162,993 shares at $33.30/share ($5.43M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 6.5%. Their median sale size is $8.32M and this is their 27th largest sale out of 44 all time (link)

President & CEO at Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ($CRNX) sold 107,448 shares at $49.40/share ($5.31M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 8.4%. Their median sale size is $1.04M and this is their 2nd largest sale out of 9 all time (link). Is part of 10b5-1 plan

President at SEMrush Holdings, Inc. ($SEMR) sold 312,619 shares at $15.17/share ($4.74M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 9.7%. Their median sale size is $125K and this is their 1st largest sale out of 28 all time (link). Is part of 10b5-1 plan

President and CEO (Interim) at Sensata Technologies Holding plc ($ST) sold 109,022 shares at $42.52/share ($4.64M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 19.2%. Their median sale size is $2.78M and this is their 6th largest sale out of 16 all time (link)

Chairman, CEO at Moelis & Co ($MC) sold 77,102 shares at $54.04/share ($4.17M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 93.5%. Their median sale size is $2.75M and this is their 14th largest sale out of 37 all time (link)

President and CFO at COCA COLA CO ($KO) sold 57,298 shares at $62.91/share ($3.60M total) which decreased their vested holdings by 15.1%. Their median sale size is $5.18M and this is their 7th largest sale out of 9 all time (link)