Featured below are companies that have experienced recent insider trading activity in the public market through their direct and indirect ownerships, including accounts they have control or direction over.
The list features insider transaction activity; it does not convey total ownership information as an insider may hold numerous accounts.
Keep in mind, when looking at transaction activities by insiders, purchasing activity may reflect perceived value in a security. Selling activity may or may not be related to a stock’s valuation; perhaps an insider needs to raise money for personal reasons. An insider’s total holdings should be considered because a sale may, in context, be insignificant if this person has a large remaining position in the company. I tend to put great weight on insider transaction activity when I see multiple insiders trading a company’s shares or units.
Let’s begin the report featuring two stocks that have had recent insider buying activity.
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T)
On June 1, Scott Thomson, who sits on the board of directors, purchased 1,900 shares at a cost per share of $77.2458, increasing his portfolio’s position to 6,500 shares.
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR-T)
On May 31, director Aaron Regent bought 15,200 shares at a price per share of $65.77.
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The following two securities have had recent insider selling activity.
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (BEI.UN-T)
Between May 24 and May 28, Helen Mix, vice-president – human resources, sold a total of 5,483 shares at an average price per share of approximately $47.21, eliminating her portfolio’s position. In a separate account in which she has indirect ownership, she sold 156 shares at a price per share of $47.31 on May 28, eliminating the account’s holdings.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (MFI-T)
On May 29, Ian Henry, senior vice-president – people, divested 4,000 shares at a price per share of approximately $30.08, reducing his account balance to 13,355 shares.
Jennifer Dowty