It is usually uneventful when a single insider buys stock. However, When quite a few insiders buy shares, as it happened in Galena Mining Limited's (ASX:G1A) case, it's fantastic news for shareholders.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

See our latest analysis for Galena Mining

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Galena Mining

While no particular insider transaction stood out, we can still look at the overall trading.

While Galena Mining insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date! insider-trading-volume

There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this freelist of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Insider Ownership Of Galena Mining

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 14% of Galena Mining shares, worth about AU$11m, according to our data. However, it's possible that insiders might have an indirect interest through a more complex structure. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Galena Mining Insiders?

It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Galena Mining shares in the last quarter. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders do have a stake in Galena Mining and their transactions don't cause us concern. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for Galena Mining (2 are concerning) you should be aware of.



But note: Galena Mining may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this freelist 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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