Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Solaris Resources Inc. (TSE:SLS), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders.

Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

Check out our latest analysis for Solaris Resources

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Solaris Resources

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when insider Richard Hughes bought CA$350k worth of shares at a price of CA$4.20 per share. Although we like to see insider buying, we note that this large purchase was at significantly below the recent price of CA$4.68. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price.

Over the last year, we can see that insiders have bought 218.93k shares worth CA$851k. But insiders sold 18.72k shares worth CA$75k. Overall, Solaris Resources insiders were net buyers during the last year. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. If investing in lesser known companies is your style, you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Insiders At Solaris Resources Have Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, Solaris Resources insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. In total, insiders bought CA$363k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any sales whatsoever. This makes one think the business has some good points.

Insider Ownership

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Solaris Resources insiders own 41% of the company, currently worth about CA$313m based on the recent share price. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Solaris Resources Tell Us?

It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchases. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. But we don't feel the same about the fact the company is making losses. Along with the high insider ownership, this analysis suggests that insiders are quite bullish about Solaris Resources. One for the watchlist, at least! While it's good to be aware of 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 help with this, we've discovered 3 warning signs (2 are potentially serious!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Solaris Resources.

But note: Solaris Resources may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list 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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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