Why insider trading matters?

Numerous studies have examined whether there is evidence that U.S. insiders systematically trade on private information despite the legal deterrence. The consensus appears to be that insider purchases (but not sales) tend to be followed by positive abnormal stock price performance, particularly for small growth stocks.

- Prof. B. Espen Eckbo, Dartmouth College
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (GSHD)
Sector: Financial Services; Industry: Insurance—Diversified

Goosehead Insurance, Inc. operates as a holding company for Goosehead Financial, LLC that provides personal lines insurance agency services in the United States. It offers various insurance products, including homeowner's insurance; auto insurance; other personal lines products, such as flood, wind, and earthquake insurance; excess liability or umbrella insurance; specialty lines insurance comprising motorcycle, recreational vehicle, and other insurance; commercial lines insurance consisting of general liability, property, and auto insurance for small businesses; and life insurance.

GSHD Symbol Info by TradingView

Trade Date Insider Title Buy/Sell #Shares Price Value Option
2021-01-19 Colby Mark S. Chief Financial Officer Sell 4,000 $140.70 $562,784 Yes
2021-01-04 Olsen Ted Managing Director Sell 8,333 $130.59 $1,088,181 Yes
2021-01-04 Delavan Gary VP of Corporate Sales Sell 700 $130.58 $91,408 Yes
2020-12-31 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 28,354 $124.23 $3,522,517 Yes
2020-12-31 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 28,354 $124.05 $3,517,239 Yes
2020-12-31 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 28,354 $124.05 $3,517,239 Yes
2020-12-30 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 25,451 $124.77 $3,175,445 Yes
2020-12-30 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 25,451 $124.77 $3,175,445 Yes
2020-12-28 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 29,518 $124.48 $3,674,410 Yes
2020-12-28 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 29,518 $124.48 $3,674,410 Yes
2020-12-24 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 4,926 $123.17 $606,744 Yes
2020-12-23 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 8,373 $124.88 $1,045,600 Yes
2020-12-24 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 4,926 $123.17 $606,744 Yes
2020-12-23 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 8,373 $124.88 $1,045,600 Yes
2020-12-24 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 4,926 $123.17 $606,744 Yes
2020-12-22 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 20,533 $128.89 $2,646,475 Yes
2020-12-22 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 20,533 $128.89 $2,646,475 Yes
2020-12-22 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 20,533 $128.89 $2,646,475 Yes
2020-12-21 Moxley Michael Patrick VP of Service Delivery Sell 500 $130.03 $65,014 Yes
2020-12-21 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 27,226 $128.52 $3,499,205 Yes
2020-12-21 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 27,226 $128.52 $3,499,205 Yes
2020-12-21 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 27,226 $128.52 $3,499,205 Yes
2020-12-01 Jones Serena Member of 10% owner group Sell 300 $123.22 $36,966 Yes
2020-11-30 Jones Serena Member of 10% owner group Sell 31,484 $123.15 $3,877,150 Yes
2020-11-24 Mark & Robyn Jones Descendants Trust 2014 Member of 10% owner group Sell 6,400 $119.01 $761,672 Yes
2020-11-27 Jones Serena Member of 10% owner group Sell 8,017 $123.28 $988,336 Yes
2020-11-24 Jones Serena Member of 10% owner group Sell 200 $123.28 $24,656 Yes
2020-11-24 Jones Robyn Mary Elizabeth Member of 10% owner group Sell 6,400 $119.01 $761,672 Yes
2020-11-24 Jones Mark Evan CEO Sell 6,400 $119.01 $761,672 Yes
2020-11-25 Colby 2014 Family Trust 10%-Owner Sell 14,037 $120.26 $1,688,042 Yes

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