InsiderEdge™ – Top Sales and Top Purchases – August 21, 2024

Top Purchases

The top purchases made by insiders yesterday. Remember, returns and win rates are calculated using the previous purchase trades by the insider.

10% Owner at Bioventus Inc. ($BVS)

The 10% Owner purchased 105,500 shares at $8.55/share ($902K total) which increased their vested holdings by 1.5%. The current price is $8.20 (-4.1%). Their median purchase size is $944K and this is their 4th largest purchase out of 6 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 9% weighted | 8% median | 60% win rate (3/5)
3m returns: 24% weighted | -5% median | 20% win rate (1/5)
6m returns: 45% weighted | 50% median | 60% win rate (3/5)
1y returns: 122% weighted | 98% median | 100% win rate (5/5)

CEO at Tourmaline Bio, Inc. ($TRML)

The CEO purchased 5,221 shares at $13.79/share ($71,997.59 total) which increased their vested holdings by 0.0%. The current price is $14.34 (+4.0%). Their median purchase size is $71,997.60 and this is their 2nd largest purchase out of 3 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 33% weighted | 28% median | 100% win rate (2/2)
3m returns: 163% weighted | 159% median | 100% win rate (2/2)
6m returns: 4% weighted | 0% median | 50% win rate (1/2)
1y returns: N/A

Director at Serina Therapeutics, Inc. ($SER)

The Director purchased 19,200 shares at $7.30/share ($140K total) which increased their vested holdings by 72.2%. The current price is $8.25 (+13.0%). Their median purchase size is $188K and this is their 9th largest purchase out of 15 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 5% weighted | 1% median | 54% win rate (7/13)
3m returns: 18% weighted | 6% median | 67% win rate (6/9)
6m returns: 35% weighted | 35% median | 100% win rate (4/4)
1y returns: 66% weighted | 71% median | 100% win rate (3/3)

Executive Vice President at KRONOS WORLDWIDE INC ($KRO)

The Executive Vice President purchased 500 shares at $11.34/share ($5,670.00 total) which increased their vested holdings by 3.1%. The current price is $11.28 (-0.5%). Their median purchase size is $16,751.60 and this is their 10th largest purchase out of 10 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 16% weighted | 20% median | 88% win rate (7/8)
3m returns: 20% weighted | 25% median | 75% win rate (6/8)
6m returns: 11% weighted | 9% median | 62% win rate (5/8)
1y returns: 32% weighted | 36% median | 100% win rate (8/8)

Director at FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC ($FRD)

The Director purchased 2,000 shares at $14.89/share ($29,780.00 total) which increased their vested holdings by 7.5%. The current price is $14.76 (-0.9%). Their median purchase size is $29,000.00 and this is their 4th largest purchase out of 8 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 6% weighted | 10% median | 57% win rate (4/7)
3m returns: 10% weighted | 12% median | 50% win rate (3/6)
6m returns: 15% weighted | 18% median | 83% win rate (5/6)
1y returns: 38% weighted | 44% median | 100% win rate (4/4)

Director at W. P. Carey Inc. ($WPC)

The Director purchased 2,000 shares at $57.03/share ($114K total) which increased their vested holdings by 5.2%. The current price is $58.29 (+2.2%). Their median purchase size is $196K and this is their 6th largest purchase out of 7 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 14% weighted | 6% median | 80% win rate (4/5)
3m returns: 18% weighted | 10% median | 60% win rate (3/5)
6m returns: 14% weighted | 9% median | 60% win rate (3/5)
1y returns: 20% weighted | 21% median | 60% win rate (3/5)

Chairman & CEO at Meridian Corp ($MRBK)

The Chairman & CEO purchased 2,000 shares at $10.70/share ($21,400.00 total) which increased their vested holdings by 0.6%. The current price is $10.85 (+1.4%). Their median purchase size is $21,400.00 and this is their 6th largest purchase out of 11 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -0% weighted | 2% median | 50% win rate (5/10)
3m returns: 9% weighted | 6% median | 70% win rate (7/10)
6m returns: 8% weighted | 13% median | 86% win rate (6/7)
1y returns: 38% weighted | 37% median | 83% win rate (5/6)  

Note: 1 other insiders also purchased the stock

Director at Stereotaxis, Inc. ($STXS)

The Director purchased 8,095 shares at $1.90/share ($15,349.74 total) which increased their vested holdings by 0.3%. The current price is $2.00 (+5.5%). Their median purchase size is $19,844.00 and this is their 19th largest purchase out of 24 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: 4% weighted | 3% median | 52% win rate (12/23)
3m returns: 28% weighted | 15% median | 70% win rate (14/20)
6m returns: 23% weighted | 37% median | 95% win rate (19/20)
1y returns: -1% weighted | 16% median | 75% win rate (6/8)


Top Sales

The top sales made by insiders yesterday. Remember, returns and win rates are calculated using the previous sell trades by the insider. For sell transactions, “win rate” is the percent of profitable trades. If the “win rate” is low, that means the stock typically falls after the insider sells.

Director at Cryoport, Inc. ($CYRX)

The Director sold 2,000 shares at $8.70/share ($17,395.40 total) which decreased their vested holdings by 7.8%. The current price is $9.17 (+5.4%). Their median sale size is $17,395.40 and this is their 3rd largest sale out of 5 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -21% weighted | -12% median | 0% win rate (0/4)
3m returns: -34% weighted | -0% median | 50% win rate (2/4)
6m returns: -38% weighted | -33% median | 25% win rate (1/4)
1y returns: -70% weighted | -70% median | 0% win rate (0/1)

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER at QuantumScape Corp ($QS)

The CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER sold 2,866 shares at $5.87/share ($16,826.86 total) which decreased their vested holdings by 0.2%. The current price is $5.84 (-0.5%). Their median sale size is $283K and this is their 22nd largest sale out of 22 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -7% weighted | -11% median | 35% win rate (7/20)
3m returns: -28% weighted | -16% median | 20% win rate (4/20)
6m returns: -22% weighted | -22% median | 18% win rate (3/17)
1y returns: -59% weighted | -47% median | 0% win rate (0/14)

Chief Technology Officer at Crexendo, Inc. ($CXDO)

The Chief Technology Officer sold 27,500 shares at $5.04/share ($139K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 2.2%. The current price is $5.23 (+3.7%). Their median sale size is $11,740.00 and this is their 1st largest sale out of 41 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -5% weighted | -6% median | 26% win rate (10/39)
3m returns: -23% weighted | -19% median | 13% win rate (5/39)
6m returns: -33% weighted | -34% median | 0% win rate (0/38)
1y returns: -53% weighted | -54% median | 0% win rate (0/38)  

Note: 1 other insiders also sold the stock

Global Chief Executive Officer at TRAVELZOO ($TZOO)

The Global Chief Executive Officer sold 80,000 shares at $12.23/share ($978K total) which decreased their vested holdings by 28.6%. The current price is $12.45 (+1.8%). Their median sale size is $137K and this is their 3rd largest sale out of 35 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns
1m returns: -5% weighted | -2% median | 41% win rate (13/32)
3m returns: -15% weighted | -16% median | 12% win rate (4/32)
6m returns: -26% weighted | -31% median | 3% win rate (1/32)
1y returns: -41% weighted | -49% median | 22% win rate (7/32)


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