Have Insiders Been Buying Gold X Mining Corp. (CVE:GLDX) Shares?
We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Gold X Mining Corp. (CVE:GLDX).
Do Insider Transactions Matter?
Most investors know that it is quite permissible for company leaders, such as directors of the board, to buy and sell stock in the company. However, such insiders must disclose their trading activities, and not trade on inside information.
We would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing. But logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares. For example, a Columbia University study found that 'insiders are more likely to engage in open market purchases of their own company’s stock when the firm is about to reveal new agreements with customers and suppliers'.
Check out our latest analysis for Gold X Mining
The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Gold X Mining
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Member of Strategic Advisory Board Brian Paes-Braga bought CA$1.9m worth of shares at a price of CA$1.60 per share. That means that even when the share price was higher than CA$1.37 (the recent price), an insider wanted to purchase shares. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when insiders have purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price.
Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 1.60m shares worth CA$2.3m. On the other hand they divested 13750 shares, for CA$46k. Overall, Gold X Mining insiders were net buyers last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
Gold X Mining is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
Are Gold X Mining Insiders Buying Or Selling?
Executive VP of Operations & Director P. Barnes bought just CA$2.6k worth of shares in that time. That's not much at all. Overall, we don't think these recent trades are particularly informative, one way or the other.
Does Gold X Mining Boast High Insider Ownership?
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. From our data, it seems that Gold X Mining insiders own 7.3% of the company, worth about CA$3.5m. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Gold X Mining Tell Us?
We note a that there has been a bit of insider buying recently (but no selling). That said, the purchases were not large. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. The transactions are fine but it'd be more encouraging if Gold X Mining insiders bought more shares in the company. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. To help with this, we've discovered 4 warning signs (1 is a bit concerning!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Gold X Mining.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies.
For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.
We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.
