The recent selling activity of several A Metaverse Company (HKG:1616) insiders over the previous year may have raised concerns for investors. Typically, insider purchases can offer more insight into insider activity, as there can be various reasons for insider sales. Nonetheless, if multiple insiders are liquidating shares, it warrants further investigation by shareholders.
Although we wouldn’t recommend that investors make decisions solely based on the actions of company directors, it would be unwise to entirely disregard insider transactions.
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Insider Transactions at A Metaverse Over the Past Year
In the past year, insider Kin Sun Chan executed the largest insider purchase, acquiring HK$5.7 million worth of shares at HK$0.033 each. This indicates that an insider was willing to buy at a price close to the current one, which stands at HK$0.034. This suggests a level of optimism towards the company, although their perspective may have shifted since then. Typically, when an insider buys shares significantly below current prices, it suggests confidence in the company, but one must consider the possibility that they no longer see that value. Fortunately, the A Metaverse insider purchased shares at a price nearly equal to the current valuation, and Kin Sun Chan was the sole insider buyer throughout the last year.
Over the same period, there has been a higher volume of insider selling relative to buying at A Metaverse. The chart below illustrates the insider transactions (by both individuals and corporate entities) throughout the last year. Clicking on the chart will display individual transactions, including details of the share price, involved parties, and dates!
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Insider Ownership in A Metaverse
Another method to evaluate the alignment of a company’s leadership with its shareholders is to assess insider ownership levels. High insider ownership suggests that company leaders are more likely to prioritize shareholder interests. Currently, insiders at A Metaverse hold 51% of the company, valued at approximately HK$38 million based on recent share prices. This significant insider ownership typically enhances the likelihood that the company is managed with the interests of all shareholders in mind.
What Do the A Metaverse Insider Transactions Suggest?
We cannot draw meaningful conclusions about recent trading activity, given the balance of insider buying and selling. While high insider ownership of A Metaverse is reassuring, we are not as confident about their transaction activity over the past year, particularly in light of the lack of further purchases. Therefore, alongside keeping tabs on insider buying and selling, it is crucial to be aware of the risks a specific company may encounter. For instance, we have identified 6 warning signs for A Metaverse that merit your attention, 4 of which are concerning.
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For clarity in this article, insiders refer to individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. Currently, we only consider open market transactions and private disposition of direct interests, excluding derivative transactions or indirect interests.
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