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
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)
Sector: Industrials; Industry: Consulting Services

Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions in the United States and internationally. The Insurance segment focuses on the prediction of loss, selection and pricing of risk, and compliance with their reporting requirements for property and casualty customers. The Energy and Specialized Markets segment provides data analytics for the natural resources value chain, including energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power, and renewables sectors; research and consulting services focusing on exploration strategies and screening, asset development and acquisition, commodity markets, and corporate analysis; and consultancy services in the areas of business environment, business improvement, business strategies, commercial advisory, and transaction support, as well as analysis and advice on assets, companies, governments, and markets. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

VRSK Symbol Info by TradingView

Trade Date Insider Title Buy/Sell #Shares Price Value Option
2019-11-25 Grover David J. Chief Accounting Officer Sell 6,000 $145.62 $873,720 Yes
2019-11-20 Foskett Christopher M Director Sell 16,574 $144.40 $2,393,286 Yes
2019-11-06 Anquillare Mark V EVP and COO Sell 26,250 $140.45 $3,686,812 Yes
2019-11-01 McCarthy Vincent de P. Executive VP Sell 3,591 $144.79 $519,941 Yes
2019-10-01 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,591 $157.85 $566,841 Yes
2019-09-13 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 46,229 $156.87 $7,252,059 Yes
2019-08-06 WRIGHT DAVID B Director Sell 14,728 $152.19 $2,241,454 Yes
2019-08-02 IORDANOU CONSTANTINE Director Sell 2,122 $153.01 $324,687 Yes
2019-08-02 LISS SAMUEL G Director Sell 7,364 $152.38 $1,122,126 Yes
2019-06-07 Foskett Christopher M Director Sell 10,078 $146.54 $1,476,830 Yes
2019-06-05 Grover David J. Chief Accounting Officer Sell 3,000 $144.25 $432,750 Yes
2019-04-18 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,091 $137.34 $424,518 Yes
2019-03-19 MILLS ANDREW G Director Sell 3,000 $128.82 $386,460 No
2019-03-18 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,090 $128.15 $395,984 Yes
2019-02-28 LEHMAN JOHN F Director Sell 3,118 $126.57 $394,645 Yes
2019-02-22 Grover David J. Chief Accounting Officer Sell 8,500 $125.20 $1,064,200 Yes
2019-02-22 WRIGHT DAVID B Director Sell 11,250 $125.27 $1,409,288 Yes
2019-02-19 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,090 $124.92 $386,003 Yes
2019-01-18 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,090 $114.09 $352,538 Yes
2018-12-19 MILLS ANDREW G Director Sell 3,000 $110.97 $332,910 No
2018-12-18 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,090 $111.71 $345,184 Yes
2018-12-17 Stephenson Scott G CEO and President Sell 19,023 $112.62 $2,142,458 Yes
2018-12-11 Anquillare Mark V EVP and COO Sell 53,125 $115.27 $6,123,797 Yes
2018-12-03 Stephenson Scott G CEO and President Sell 18,756 $122.98 $2,306,598 Yes
2018-11-21 Shavel Lee EVP and CFO Buy 312 $120.00 $37,440 No
2018-11-19 McCarthy Vincent de P. Group President Sell 3,090 $123.48 $381,553 Yes
2018-11-15 Stephenson Scott G CEO and President Sell 18,804 $121.04 $2,276,125 Yes
2018-11-12 Anquillare Mark V EVP and COO Sell 53,125 $122.86 $6,526,794 Yes
2018-11-05 Foskett Christopher M Director Sell 5,300 $115.86 $614,058 Yes
2018-11-01 Stephenson Scott G CEO and President Sell 18,867 $118.45 $2,234,709 Yes

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