Ann-Ngoc Nguyen

Oct 27, 2024 | mdpi.com | Viet Le |Ann-Ngoc Nguyen |Andros Gregoriou |William Forbes

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Oct 6, 2024 | mdpi.com | Ann-Ngoc Nguyen |Viet Le |Andros Gregoriou |David Kernohan

1. IntroductionInsider trading involves the buying or selling of a security by an individual who possesses non-public information about the security. The legality of insider trading hinges on the timing of the trade, and legitimate insiders are obliged to adhere to strict disclosure regulations. This study focuses specifically on lawful insider trading conducted by directors, CEOs, and executive officers who engage in trading their company’s shares prior to corporate earnings disclosures.