Featured below are companies that have experienced recent insider trading activity in the public market through their direct and indirect ownerships, including accounts they have control or direction over. The list features insider transaction activity; it does not convey total ownership information as an insider may hold numerous accounts.
Keep in mind, when looking at transaction activities by insiders, purchasing activity may reflect perceived value in a security. Selling activity may or may not be related to a stock’s valuation; perhaps an insider needs to raise money for personal reasons or perhaps shares may be sold to address tax implications when options and rights are exercised. An insider’s total holdings should be considered because a sale may, in context, be insignificant if this person has a large remaining position in the company. In addition, I tend to put great weight on insider transaction activity when I see multiple insiders trading a company’s shares or units. Furthermore, it can be of value to note if an insider’s share or unit balance (investment in the company) is trending higher or lower.
Listed below is a stock that has had recent buying activity in the public market reported by the CEO.
Martinrea International Inc. (MRE-T)
On March 17, chief executive officer Pat D’Eramo invested more than US$154,000 in shares of Martinrea. He purchased 22,185 shares at a cost per share of US$6.9503, after which this particular account held 323,435 shares.
On March 20, the stock price closed at $8.77, down nearly 21 per cent from its 2026 closing high of $11.07 set on Feb. 17, officially putting it in bear market territory.
The company pays its shareholders a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share.
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Listed below are three stocks that have had recent selling activity in the public market reported by insiders.
George Weston Ltd. (WN-T)
On March 16, president and chief financial officer Richard Dufresne exercised his options, receiving 20,000 shares at a cost per share of $33.62 and sold 20,000 shares at a price per share of $98.2983 with 19,911 shares remaining in this particular account. Net proceeds totaled nearly $1.3 million, not including any associated transaction fees.
Journey Energy Inc. (JOY-T)
On March 16, Brett Boklaschuk, vice president – exploration, sold 100,000 shares at a price per share of $4.93. Proceeds from the sale totaled $493,000, excluding trading fees. After this transaction, this particular account held 248,886 shares.
Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET-T)
Between March 11-19, Gerard Schut, vice president – European operations, sold a total of 30,000 shares at an average price per share of approximately $17.42, leaving 94,268 shares in this particular account. Proceeds from the sales exceeded $522,000, not including commission charges.