Yahoo Finance Read This Before Selling Argosy Property Limited (NZSE:ARG) Shares
We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Argosy Property Limited (NZSE:ARG).
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 don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. 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'.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Argosy Property
Notably, that recent purchase by Michael Pohio is the biggest insider purchase of Argosy Property shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at around the current price of NZ$1.41. That means they have been optimistic about the company in the past, though they may have changed their mind. We do always like to see insider buying, but it is worth noting if those purchases were made at well below today's share price, as the discount to value may have narrowed with the rising price. The good news for Argosy Property share holders is that insiders were buying at near the current price.
In the last twelve months insiders purchased 68.10k shares for NZ$95k. But they sold 41000 shares for NZ$61k. Overall, Argosy Property insiders were net buyers last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Argosy Property Insiders Bought Stock Recently
Over the last three months, we've seen significant insider buying at Argosy Property. Not only was there no selling that we can see, but they collectively bought NZ$95k worth of shares. That shows some optimism about the company's future.
Does Argosy Property Boast High Insider Ownership?
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. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Our data indicates that Argosy Property insiders own about NZ$14m worth of shares (which is 1.2% of the company). Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.
So What Does This Data Suggest About Argosy Property Insiders?
The recent insider purchases are heartening. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. Insiders likely see value in Argosy Property shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). 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.
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.
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