SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
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 shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC).
Do Insider Transactions Matter?
It's quite normal to see company insiders, such as board members, trading in company stock, from time to time. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
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. 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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SS&C Technologies Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
The Senior VP, Joseph Frank, made the biggest insider sale in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$99k worth of shares at a price of US$61.00 each. So it's clear an insider wanted to take some cash off the table, even below the current price of US$65.40. When an insider sells below the current price, it suggests that they considered that lower price to be fair. That makes us wonder what they think of the (higher) recent valuation. While insider selling is not a positive sign, we can't be sure if it does mean insiders think the shares are fully valued, so it's only a weak sign. It is worth noting that this sale was 100% of Joseph Frank's holding. Joseph Frank was the only individual insider to sell shares in the last twelve months.
Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 3.50k shares worth US$172k. But they sold 1.63k shares for US$99k. In the last twelve months there was more buying than selling by SS&C Technologies Holdings insiders. The average buy price was around US$49.11. To my mind it is good that insiders have invested their own money in the company. But we must note that the investments were made at well below today's share price. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
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Are SS&C Technologies Holdings Insiders Buying Or Selling?
There was only a small bit of insider buying, worth US$1.6k, in the last three months. So it is hard to draw any conclusion about how insiders are feeling about the stock, from these recent trades.
Insider Ownership of SS&C Technologies Holdings
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. SS&C Technologies Holdings insiders own about US$2.1b worth of shares (which is 13% of the company). I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.
So What Does This Data Suggest About SS&C Technologies Holdings Insiders?
Our data shows a little insider buying, but no selling, in the last three months. Overall the buying isn't worth writing home about. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Judging from their transactions, and high insider ownership, SS&C Technologies Holdings insiders feel good about the company's future. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. Case in point: We've spotted 1 warning sign for SS&C Technologies Holdings you should be aware of.
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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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