Are Insiders Buying Kerry Properties Limited (HKG:683) Stock?

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Kerry Properties Limited (HKG:683).

What Is Insider Selling?

Most investors know that it is quite permissible for company leaders, such as directors of the board, to buy and sell stock in the company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.

We don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. As Peter Lynch said, 'insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise'.

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Kerry Properties Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Vice Chairman & CEO Khoon Hua Kuok for HK$7.3m worth of shares, at about HK$19.73 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, at around the current price, which is HK$19.82. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. If someone buys shares at well below current prices, it's a good sign on balance, but keep in mind they may no longer see value. Happily, the Kerry Properties insider decided to buy shares at close to current prices. Khoon Hua Kuok was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.

Khoon Hua Kuok bought 1.02m shares over the last 12 months at an average price of HK$19.68. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!

Kerry Properties is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of growing companies with insider buying.

Does Kerry Properties Boast High Insider Ownership?

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Kerry Properties insiders own about HK$292m worth of shares. That equates to 1.0% of the company. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Kerry Properties Insiders?

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. With high insider ownership and encouraging transactions, it seems like Kerry Properties insiders think the business has merit. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Kerry Properties, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

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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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