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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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Every purchase scored across fundamental, financial, and technical dimensions. Weighted composite score from 0-100 using real-time market data.
Fundamental
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Financial
74
Technical
88
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Avg Return
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ITT Industrials
ITT INC.
BUY
69.0
Insider: Savi Luca Purchase: $1,001,592 Sep 1, 2026
Fundamental 80/100
ITT Inc. operates as a diversified industrial manufacturer providing engineered components and customized technology sol...
Financial 70/100
ITT demonstrated strong financial performance with Q2 2026 revenue increasing 51.5% year-over-year, including 12.7% orga...
Technical 65/100
ITT stock experienced a surge after its strong Q2 2026 earnings report on August 6, 2026, reaching an all-time high of $...
Insider Context: Savi Luca, the President and CEO of ITT INC., made an open-market purchase of 5,019 shares for $1,001,591.64 on August 31, 2026, increasing his direct stake significantly. This purchase occurred after the company reported strong Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, and raised its full-year guidance, indicating strong conviction following positive corporate performance. While Luca Savi has had previous sales transactions, often pre-scheduled or for specific reasons like tax liabilities or a new residence, this recent open-market purchase stands out as a clear signal of confidence in the company's future.
CWBC Financials
Community West Bancshares
BUY
63.1
Insider: LIVINGSTON SHANNON R Purchase: $2,302 Sep 1, 2026
Fundamental 75/100
Community West Bancshares operates a regional community banking model, specializing in commercial, real estate, and agri...
Financial 68/100
The company maintains a reasonable P/E ratio around 14 and offers a consistent dividend yield of nearly 1.9%, supported ...
Technical 65/100
CWBC stock exhibits a strong uptrend over the past year, trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, demonstra...
Insider Context: Shannon R. Livingston has a history of making small, well-timed purchases of CWBC shares, including prior Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) acquisitions that have seen subsequent price appreciation. This most recent open-market purchase of 107 shares worth $2301.57 (approximately $21.51 per share) occurred after the Q2 2026 earnings report and at a price point that appears to be near a dip relative to the stock's recent trading range.
ELA Consumer Discretionary
Envela Corp
BUY
67.3
Insider: DeLuca John Garrett Purchase: $1,445 Sep 1, 2026
Fundamental 85/100
Envela operates a diversified re-commerce business across Consumer (luxury goods) and Commercial (IT asset disposition a...
Financial 90/100
The company demonstrates excellent financial health with robust revenue growth, high profitability (ROE above 30%, stron...
Technical 60/100
ELA stock has experienced a significant pullback recently, declining over 30% in the past month from its 52-week high, d...
Insider Context: CFO DeLuca John Garrett's purchase of 105 shares, while minimal in value, marks his second purchase in 12 months and occurred on 2026-08-31. This timing aligns with a significant dip in the stock price from its June 2026 highs, suggesting a potential opportunistic buy, well after the Q2 2026 earnings report and before the next one in November.

Track Record

Total Signals
303
Avg Return
+4.92%
Alpha vs S&P
+3.43%
Win Rate
81.7%

Since Dec 23, 2025: 303 signals, 95 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.

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