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One Rectifier Technologies Limited (ASX:RFT) insider upped their stake by 473% in the previous year

Viewing insider transactions for Rectifier Technologies Limited's (ASX:RFT ) over the last year, we see that insiders were net buyers. This means that a larger number of shares were purchased by insiders in relation to shares 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.

See our latest analysis for Rectifier Technologies

Rectifier Technologies Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

The insider Malcolm Duncan made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for AU$3.3m worth of shares at a price of AU$0.033 each. Although we like to see insider buying, we note that this large purchase was at significantly below the recent price of AU$0.051. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price.

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The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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

Rectifier Technologies Insiders Are Selling The Stock

The last three months saw some Rectifier Technologies insider selling. Non-Executive Director Valentino Vescovi only netted AU$36k selling shares, in that period. Neither the lack of buying nor the presence of selling is heartening. But the amount sold isn't enough for us to put any weight on it.

Does Rectifier Technologies Boast High 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. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. It's great to see that Rectifier Technologies insiders own 49% of the company, worth about AU$34m. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Rectifier Technologies Tell Us?

While there has not been any insider buying in the last three months, there has been selling. But the sales were small, so we're not concerned. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. It would be great to see more insider buying, but overall it seems like Rectifier Technologies insiders are reasonably well aligned (owning significant chunk of the company's shares) and optimistic for the future. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 3 warning signs with Rectifier Technologies and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.