Have Insiders Been Buying Manas Resources Limited (ASX:MSR) Shares?
We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. The flip side of that is that there are more than a few examples of insiders dumping stock prior to a period of weak performance. So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Manas Resources Limited (ASX:MSR).
What Is Insider Buying?
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.
Insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. 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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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Manas Resources
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when insider Philip Reese bought AU$106k worth of shares at a price of AU$0.0025 per share. We do like to see buying, but this purchase was made at well below the current price of AU$0.006. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive.
You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insider Ownership of Manas Resources
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. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. From our data, it seems that Manas Resources insiders own 14% of the company, worth about AU$2.4m. We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. We do generally prefer see higher levels of insider ownership.
So What Do The Manas Resources Insider Transactions Indicate?
It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Manas Resources shares in the last quarter. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. While we have no worries about the insider transactions, we'd be more comfortable if they owned more Manas Resources stock. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Manas Resources. Be aware that Manas Resources is showing 4 warning signs in our investment analysis, and 1 of those is a bit concerning...
But note: Manas Resources may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
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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