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Read This Before Selling Ragnar Metals Limited (ASX:RAG) Shares

It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Ragnar Metals Limited (ASX:RAG).

What Is Insider Selling?

It is perfectly legal for company insiders, including board members, to buy and sell stock in a company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.

We don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares. 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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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Ragnar Metals

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by insider Jason Peterson for AU$190k worth of shares, at about AU$0.0072 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being AU$0.007). It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. In our view, the price an insider pays for shares is very important. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when insiders have purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price. We note that Jason Peterson was both the biggest buyer and the biggest seller.

Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 28.01m shares worth AU$199k. On the other hand they divested 23150000 shares, for AU$169k. In total, Ragnar Metals insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

ASX:RAG Recent Insider Trading, January 16th 2020
ASX:RAG Recent Insider Trading, January 16th 2020

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Ragnar Metals Insiders Bought Stock Recently

There was some insider buying at Ragnar Metals over the last quarter. In that period insider Jason Peterson spent AU$190k on shares. On the other hand, insider Jason Peterson sold AU$169k worth of shares. It is nice to see that insiders have bought, but the quantum isn't large enough to get us excited.

Insider Ownership

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that Ragnar Metals insiders own 27% of the company, worth about AU$591k. 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 Ragnar Metals Tell Us?

Insider purchases may have been minimal, in the last three months, but there was no selling at all. Overall the buying isn't worth writing home about. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Overall we don't see anything to make us think Ragnar Metals insiders are doubting the company, and they do own shares. To put this in context, take a look at how a company has performed in the past. You can access this detailed graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow.

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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.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.