Yahoo Finance Colonial Coal International Corp. (CVE:CAD) insiders have profited after buying stock worth CA$2.1m last year, current gains stand at CA$2.3m
Insiders who bought Colonial Coal International Corp. (CVE:CAD) in the last 12 months may probably not pay attention to the stock's recent 12% drop. After accounting for the recent loss, the CA$2.1m worth of shares they purchased is now worth CA$4.5m, suggesting a good return on their investment.
While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.
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Colonial Coal International Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
The insider David Emri made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for CA$2.1m worth of shares at a price of CA$0.86 each. Although we like to see insider buying, we note that this large purchase was at significantly below the recent price of CA$1.79. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive.
The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
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Does Colonial Coal International Boast High Insider Ownership?
Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. It appears that Colonial Coal International insiders own 23% of the company, worth about CA$73m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Colonial Coal International Tell Us?
There haven't been any insider transactions in the last three months -- that doesn't mean much. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders own shares in Colonial Coal International and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Colonial Coal International and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
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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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