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We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (AMS:ABN).
Do Insider Transactions Matter?
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, most countries require that the company discloses such transactions to the market.
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. As Peter Lynch said, 'insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.
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ABN AMRO Bank Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Chief Innovation & Technology Officer and Member of the Executive Board Christian Bornfeld for €100k worth of shares, at about €20.72 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of €16.26. 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. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for 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 Christian Bornfeld.
You can see the insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
ABN AMRO Bank is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
Insider Ownership of ABN AMRO Bank
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. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Our data isn't picking up on much insider ownership at ABN AMRO Bank, though insiders do hold about €734k worth of shares. This level of insider ownership is notably low, and not very encouraging.
So What Does This Data Suggest About ABN AMRO Bank Insiders?
The fact that there have been no ABN AMRO Bank insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. The transactions are fine but it'd be more encouraging if ABN AMRO Bank insiders bought more shares in 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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