Have Insiders Sold GSI Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSIT) Shares Recently?
Anyone interested in GSI Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSIT) should probably be aware that the Co-Founder, Robert Yau, recently divested US$238k worth of shares in the company, at an average price of US$5.96 each. On the bright side, that sale was only 3.9% of their holding, so we doubt it's very meaningful, on its own.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At GSI Technology
Notably, that recent sale by Robert Yau is the biggest insider sale of GSI Technology shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of US$5.65. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. We note that this sale took place at around the current price, so it isn't a major concern, though it's hardly a good sign.
The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!
If you like to buy stocks that insiders are buying, rather than selling, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
Does GSI Technology Boast High Insider Ownership?
Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. GSI Technology insiders own about US$43m worth of shares. That equates to 31% of the company. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.
What Might The Insider Transactions At GSI Technology Tell Us?
An insider hasn't bought GSI Technology stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We'd practice some caution before buying! While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for GSI Technology that deserve your attention before buying any shares.
But note: GSI Technology 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.
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