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The Independent Director of GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO), Alexander Lurie, Just Bought 37% More Shares

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Alexander Lurie, the Independent Director of GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) recently shelled out US$95k to buy stock, at US$3.81 per share. That purchase might not be huge but it did increase their holding by 37%.

Check out our latest analysis for GoPro

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At GoPro

Notably, that recent purchase by Alexander Lurie is the biggest insider purchase of GoPro shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that even when the share price was higher than US$3.79 (the recent price), an insider wanted to purchase shares. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. As a general rule, we feel more positive about a stock when an insider has bought shares at above current prices, because that suggests they viewed the stock as good value, even at a higher price. The only individual insider to buy over the last year was Alexander Lurie.

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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!

NasdaqGS:GPRO Recent Insider Trading, February 29th 2020
NasdaqGS:GPRO Recent Insider Trading, February 29th 2020

There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Insider Ownership

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. It's great to see that GoPro insiders own 20% of the company, worth about US$113m. Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About GoPro Insiders?

It is good to see the recent insider purchase. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. But on the other hand, the company made a loss last year, which makes us a little cautious. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest GoPro insiders are well aligned, and quite possibly think the share price is too low. Looks promising! Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in GoPro, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

Of course GoPro may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality 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.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

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