
Insider buying is an essential metric for investors to track because it can signal C-suite confidence in operations, growth, and profitability. Clustered insider buying—when multiple executives and directors buy around the same time—can be even more informative because it suggests shared conviction rather than a one-off trade.
The goal isn’t to “buy because insiders bought.” It’s to use 2025 insider activity as a screen, then judge whether each name has the fundamentals, catalysts, and valuation setup to be a smart 2026 watchlist candidate.