InsiderEdge™ – Top Sales and Top Purchases – August 20, 2026

Insider Return Purchases

The insider purchases with the strongest historical return profiles. Remember, returns and win rates are calculated using the previous purchase trades by the insider.

Director at Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. ($GLPI)

The Director purchased 10,000 shares at $42.24/share ($422.40K total), which increased their listed holdings by 10.28%. The current price is $42.90 (+1.56%). This is their 1st largest purchase out of 10 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 25.44% weighted | 67% win rate (6/9)
3m returns: 47.18% weighted | 78% win rate (7/9)
6m returns: 50.57% weighted | 67% win rate (6/9)
1y returns: 70.09% weighted | 78% win rate (7/9)

CEO, President and Secretary at Lifeway Foods, Inc. ($LWAY)

The CEO, President and Secretary purchased 2,000 shares at $25.26/share ($50.52K total), which increased their listed holdings by 0.07%. The current price is $25.04 (-0.87%). This is their 4th largest purchase out of 11 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 26.48% weighted | 60% win rate (6/10)
3m returns: 13.34% weighted | 80% win rate (8/10)
6m returns: 56.88% weighted | 90% win rate (9/10)
1y returns: 65.35% weighted | 90% win rate (9/10)

Buying the dip (stock was down -21.63% in the month before the purchase).

2 insiders have made 2 total purchases at this company in the last 30 days.

Chairman & CEO at UTG INC ($UTGN)

The Chairman & CEO purchased 4,808 shares at $59.00/share ($283.67K total), which increased their listed holdings by 0.23%. The current price is $59.00 (0.00%). This is their 3rd largest purchase out of 6 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: -0.44% weighted | 60% win rate (3/5)
3m returns: 12.98% weighted | 50% win rate (2/4)
6m returns: 34.69% weighted | 50% win rate (2/4)
1y returns: 34.07% weighted | 75% win rate (3/4)

2 insiders have made 2 total purchases at this company in the last 30 days.

10% Owner at UTG INC ($UTGN)

The 10% Owner purchased 4,808 shares at $59.00/share ($283.67K total), which increased their listed holdings by 0.28%. The current price is $59.00 (0.00%). This is their 4th largest purchase out of 7 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: -0.41% weighted | 50% win rate (3/6)
3m returns: 11.94% weighted | 40% win rate (2/5)
6m returns: 32.73% weighted | 60% win rate (3/5)
1y returns: 32.16% weighted | 80% win rate (4/5)

2 insiders have made 2 total purchases at this company in the last 30 days.

Insider Return Sales

The insider sales with the strongest historical downside performance (positive returns indicate the stock price fell after prior sales). Returns and win rates are calculated using the insider’s previous sell trades.

Chief Financial Officer at Smart Sand, Inc. ($SND)

The Chief Financial Officer sold 50,000 shares at $4.79/share ($239.50K total), which decreased their listed holdings by 6.48%. The current price is $4.77 (-0.42%). This is their 1st largest sale out of 3 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 30.59% weighted | 100% win rate (2/2)
3m returns: 38.78% weighted | 100% win rate (2/2)
6m returns: 50.43% weighted | 100% win rate (2/2)
1y returns: 52.19% weighted | 100% win rate (2/2)

Selling the rip (stock was up 158.85% in the year before the sale).

4 insiders have made 4 total sales at this company in the last 30 days.

Chief Legal Officer at Iridium Communications Inc. ($IRDM)

The Chief Legal Officer sold 33,192 shares at $50.35/share ($1.67M total), which decreased their listed holdings by 21.00%. The current price is $48.71 (-3.25%). This is their 1st largest sale out of 6 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 5.51% weighted | 40% win rate (2/5)
3m returns: 3.93% weighted | 40% win rate (2/5)
6m returns: 6.47% weighted | 40% win rate (2/5)
1y returns: 26.34% weighted | 80% win rate (4/5)

Selling the rip (stock was up 109.03% in the year before the sale).

6 insiders have made 6 total sales at this company in the last 30 days.

Executive VP at PEDEVCO CORP ($PED)

The Executive VP sold 10,260 shares at $12.70/share ($63.30K total), which decreased their listed holdings by 9.75%. The current price is $13.23 (+4.15%). This is their 6th largest sale out of 11 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 5.53% weighted | 67% win rate (6/9)
3m returns: 14.46% weighted | 88% win rate (7/8)
6m returns: 3.74% weighted | 75% win rate (6/8)
1y returns: 22.09% weighted | 100% win rate (8/8)

This insider has made 2 total sales at this company in the last 30 days.

Executive VP at PEDEVCO CORP ($PED)

The Executive VP sold 10,260 shares at $12.53/share ($66.12K total), which decreased their listed holdings by 9.75%. The current price is $13.23 (+5.59%). This is their 6th largest sale out of 11 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: 5.53% weighted | 67% win rate (6/9)
3m returns: 14.46% weighted | 88% win rate (7/8)
6m returns: 3.74% weighted | 75% win rate (6/8)
1y returns: 22.09% weighted | 100% win rate (8/8)

This insider has made 2 total sales at this company in the last 30 days.

Director at INSMED Inc ($INSM)

The Director sold 5,000 shares at $127.53/share ($637.65K total), which decreased their listed holdings by 1.83%. The current price is $130.66 (+2.45%). This is their 6th largest sale out of 10 all time. (SEC Source)

Historic Returns

1m returns: -1.16% weighted | 44% win rate (4/9)
3m returns: -6.49% weighted | 33% win rate (3/9)
6m returns: 16.05% weighted | 56% win rate (5/9)
1y returns: 15.02% weighted | 83% win rate (5/6)

Selling the rip (stock was up 20.62% in the month before the sale).

4 insiders have made 4 total sales at this company in the last 30 days.

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