Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Vongroup Limited (HKG:318) CEO & Chairman, Tat Ieong Vong, recently bought HK$56k worth of stock, for HK$0.35 per share. Although the purchase is not a big one, by either a percentage standpoint or absolute value, it can be seen as a good sign.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Vongroup

In fact, the recent purchase by Tat Ieong Vong was the biggest purchase of Vongroup shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of HK$0.34. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when an insider has purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price. Tat Ieong Vong was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.

Tat Ieong Vong purchased 210.00k shares over the year. The average price per share was HK$0.35. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!

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Does Vongroup Boast High Insider Ownership?

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Vongroup insiders own 51% of the company, currently worth about HK$40m based on the recent share price. Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Vongroup Tell Us?

The recent insider purchase is heartening. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest Vongroup insiders are well aligned, and quite possibly think the share price is too low. Looks promising! 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 the 3 warning signs we've spotted with Vongroup (including 1 which is significant).

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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.

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