With stock up 3.3%, Insiders of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (TSE:FIH.U) must be wishing they had bought more last year

Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (TSE:FIH.U) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock rose 3.3%, resulting in a US$62m rise in the company's market capitalisation. As a result, their original purchase of US$151k worth of stock is now worth US$207k.

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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Fairfax India Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Non-Independent Director Benjamin Watsa for US$115k worth of shares, at about US$10.00 per share. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (US$14.00), we still think insider buying is a positive. While it does suggest insiders consider the stock undervalued at lower prices, this transaction doesn't tell us much about what they think of current prices.

In the last twelve months Fairfax India Holdings insiders were buying shares, but not selling. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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 free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Have Fairfax India Holdings Insiders Traded Recently?

We've only seen a tiny insider purchase valued at US$4.1k, in the last three months. Overall, we don't think these recent trades are particularly informative, one way or the other.

Does Fairfax India Holdings Boast High Insider Ownership?

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Our data indicates that Fairfax India Holdings insiders own about US$7.9m worth of shares (which is 0.4% of the company). We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Fairfax India Holdings Insiders?

Our data shows a little insider buying, but no selling, in the last three months. The net investment is not enough to encourage us much. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. The transactions are fine but it'd be more encouraging if Fairfax India Holdings insiders bought more shares in the company. If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.

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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