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We scan insider transaction filings daily for CEO open-market purchases. Not option exercises, not grants — real money voluntarily deployed.
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Multi-Factor Analysis
Every purchase scored across fundamental, financial, and technical dimensions. Weighted composite score from 0-100 using real-time market data.
Fundamental
82
Financial
74
Technical
88
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Avg Return
+4.01%
Alpha vs S&P
235
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MCB Financials
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.
BUY
65.0
Insider: Dougherty Daniel F Purchase: $89,980 Jul 27, 2026
Fundamental 75/100
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. operates as a regional bank in the New York metropolitan area, offering diverse banking ...
Financial 70/100
The company exhibits a healthy financial profile with a strong Cash-To-Debt ratio of 42.09 and a very low Debt-to-Equity...
Technical 65/100
MCB's stock price has been rising recently, trading at approximately $91.03 (July 24, 2026) within a 52-week range of $6...
Insider Context: The EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Daniel F. Dougherty, made this purchase on July 23, 2026, immediately following the company's Q2 2026 earnings release (July 21 or 22). This marks his second purchase in 12 months, and his prior insider trades have yielded an average return of +11%, suggesting a pattern of well-timed and successful buying.
COE Education Services
51Talk Online Education Group
BUY
64.8
Insider: Huang Jack Jiajia Purchase: $8,287,729 Jul 27, 2026
Fundamental 75/100
51Talk is a global online English education platform focused on one-on-one lessons, leveraging AI and international expa...
Financial 65/100
The company demonstrates robust revenue growth, with 2025 net revenues up 88.6% and Q1 2026 revenues up 71% year-over-ye...
Technical 40/100
COE stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $14.66, having significantly declined from a 52-week high of $56....
Insider Context: CEO Huang Jack Jiajia's recent purchase of 498,660 shares for over $8.2 million, executed between July 21 and July 23, 2026, occurred when the stock price was near its 52-week low, indicating strong conviction and potentially a belief that the stock is undervalued. This purchase followed the Q1 2026 earnings report on June 12, 2026, and a global curriculum upgrade announcement in early July 2026, suggesting the insider is buying after recent company news.
VMI Industrials
VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC
BUY
70.3
Insider: Schwietz John L Purchase: $101,118 Jul 24, 2026
Fundamental 85/100
Valmont Industries is a global leader in engineered infrastructure and agriculture solutions, holding strong market posi...
Financial 80/100
The company demonstrates robust financial health with solid revenue growth (6.5% YoY in Q2 2026), strong profitability (...
Technical 70/100
VMI has shown strong year-to-date performance (31.14%) and a 'Buy' technical sentiment signal. The stock experienced a s...
Insider Context: John L. Schwietz, Executive VP and CFO, made a notable open-market purchase of VMI shares on July 23, 2026, just two days after the company reported strong Q2 2026 earnings and raised its full-year guidance. This purchase, his first in the last 12 months, occurred during a slight dip in the stock price following the positive earnings announcement, indicating management's conviction in the company's prospects.

Track Record

Total Signals
235
Avg Return
+6.45%
Alpha vs S&P
+4.01%
Win Rate
84.4%

Since Dec 23, 2025: 235 signals, 55 active · View full track record →

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Yes. Corporate insiders are legally required to publicly report their trades within two business days. We monitor these public filings and analyze them — the same data available to any investor.

No. CEO Trader provides opinions and analysis for educational and informational purposes only. Our portfolio tracks hypothetical positions — no real money is traded. Algorithm-generated analysis may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Tools like Finviz, OpenInsider, and WhaleWisdom show raw data dumps for ALL insiders — every VP, director, and officer across thousands of filings. No filtering, no scoring, no portfolio tracking. CEO Trader focuses exclusively on CEO open-market purchases (the strongest insider signal), then runs each through multi-factor analysis with fundamental, financial, and technical scoring. Every BUY/STRONG BUY gets tracked in a live portfolio benchmarked against the S&P 500.

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