Have Insiders Been Buying NFI Group Inc. (TSE:NFI) 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 before you buy or sell NFI Group Inc. (TSE:NFI), you may well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling.
What Is Insider Selling?
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, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
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 Harvard University study found that 'insider purchases earn abnormal returns of more than 6% per year.
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NFI Group Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Independent Director Larry Edwards for CA$253k worth of shares, at about CA$25.31 per share. That implies that an insider found the current price of CA$27.48 per share to be enticing. Of course they may have changed their mind. But this suggests they are optimistic. If someone buys shares at well below current prices, it's a good sign on balance, but keep in mind they may no longer see value. Happily, the NFI Group insiders decided to buy shares at close to current prices.
In the last twelve months insiders purchased 58627 shares for CA$1.8m. On the other hand they divested 5650 shares, for CA$181k. In total, NFI Group insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. Their average price was about CA$31.02. These transactions suggest that insiders have considered the current price attractive. 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!
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Insiders at NFI Group Have Bought Stock Recently
Over the last quarter, NFI Group insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. Not only was there no selling that we can see, but they collectively bought US$522k worth of shares. This is a positive in our book as it implies some confidence.
Insider Ownership of NFI Group
I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that NFI Group insiders own 2.3% of the company, worth about CA$40m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
So What Does This Data Suggest About NFI Group Insiders?
It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchases. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest NFI Group insiders are well aligned, and that they may think the share price is too low. If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.
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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.
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