Many of the most successful insider signals in 2017 came from companies whose stock had recently dipped. Historical analysis shows that insiders buying at or near 52-week lows often outperformed the broader market.

Research into 2017 data highlights specific strategies that investors used to find actionable signals:

Despite volatility in the pharmaceutical sector, this firm saw 4 open-market insider buyers .

An example from the energy sector where 3 insiders made significant open-market purchases during a period of price consolidation.