How Many Insiders Bought Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUBY) Shares?
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It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. On the other hand, we’d be remiss not to mention that insider sales have been known to precede tough periods for a business. So we’ll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUBY).
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 on the market. However, most countries require that the company discloses such transactions to the market.
We don’t think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. For example, a Columbia University study found that ‘insiders are more likely to engage in open market purchases of their own company’s stock when the firm is about to reveal new agreements with customers and suppliers’.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Rubius Therapeutics
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Director Jonathan Symonds bought US$575k worth of shares at a price of US$23.00 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price. It’s very possible they regret the purchase, but it’s more likely they are bullish about the company. We generally consider it a positive if insiders have been buying on market, even above the current price.
Happily, we note that in the last year insiders bought 37.60k shares for a total of US$865k. In the last twelve months there was more buying than selling by Rubius Therapeutics insiders. The average buy price was around US$23.00. I’d consider this a positive as it suggests insiders see value at around the current price, which is US$16.31. You can see the insider transactions (by 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 Rubius Therapeutics
Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. I reckon it’s a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Rubius Therapeutics insiders own 15% of the company, currently worth about US$193m based on the recent share price. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Rubius Therapeutics Tell Us?
There haven’t been any insider transactions in the last three months — that doesn’t mean much. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. With high insider ownership and encouraging transactions, it seems like Rubius Therapeutics insiders think the business has merit. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Rubius Therapeutics, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
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