One Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. (NYSE:BRMK) insider upped their stake in the previous year
Insiders were net buyers of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc.'s (NYSE:BRMK ) stock during the past year. That is, insiders bought more stock than they sold.
While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares.
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Broadmark Realty Capital Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by CEO & Director Brian Ward for US$200k worth of shares, at about US$6.26 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being US$3.82). It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when an insider has purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price. Brian Ward was the only individual insider to buy shares in the last twelve months.
You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
Broadmark Realty Capital is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.
Insider Ownership
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. Insiders own 2.9% of Broadmark Realty Capital shares, worth about US$15m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Broadmark Realty Capital 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. Insiders do have a stake in Broadmark Realty Capital and their transactions don't cause us concern. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Broadmark Realty Capital. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Broadmark Realty Capital you should know about.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies.
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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