This period of time is starting to look eerily similar to the period just before prior market meltdowns. This chart of insider buying shows the complete lack of interest by insiders in their own companies. You’ll notice that insider buying was particularly low in May ’08, July ’08, September ’08, December ’08 and January ’09 – all periods just prior to a major decline.
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Onlooker
Yep, and not only is buying down but I believe there’s there’s been a spurt of insider selling lately too. When they’re eager to sell at these levels that’s telling. That along with the rush to issue new shares by the banks and REITs during the latter part of this rally tells you a lot, IMO.