Did Elys Game Technology, Corp. (NASDAQ:ELYS) Insiders Buy Up More Shares?

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 before you buy or sellElys Game Technology, Corp.(NASDAQ:ELYS), you may well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling.Do Insider Transactions Matter?

It is perfectly legal for company insiders, including board members, to buy and sell stock in a company. However, most countries require that the company discloses such transactions to the market.

We don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But equally, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether. For example, a Harvard University study found that 'insider purchases earn abnormal returns of more than 6% per year'.

See our latest analysis for Elys Game TechnologyThe Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Elys Game Technology

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Chairman Michele Ciavarella bought US$200k worth of shares at a price of US$1.60 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being US$1.54). 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. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.

While Elys Game Technology insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. 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!

NasdaqCM:ELYS Insider Trading Volume November 14th 2020

Elys Game Technology is not the only stock that insiders are buying. For those who like to findwinning investmentsthisfreelist of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.Insiders at Elys Game Technology Have Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, Elys Game Technology insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. In total, insiders bought US$211k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any sales whatsoever. This could be interpreted as suggesting a positive outlook.Insider Ownership of Elys Game Technology

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It's great to see that Elys Game Technology insiders own 42% of the company, worth about US$11m. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.So What Does This Data Suggest About Elys Game Technology Insiders?

It is good to see recent purchasing. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. But we don't feel the same about the fact the company is making losses. Once you factor in the high insider ownership, it certainly seems like insiders are positive about Elys Game Technology. Nice! While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. To that end, you should learn about the4 warning signswe've spotted with Elys Game Technology (including 2 which are a bit concerning).

But note:Elys Game Technology may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at thisfreelist of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.

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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