Some common ways to identify insider trading.

Unusual Trading Volume

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Timely Trades Before Announcements

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Abnormal Price Movements

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Options Activity

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Executive Trading Patterns

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Leaks or Rumors

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Connection to Corporate Events

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Inconsistent Insider Transactions

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Network Analysis

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Pattern of Profitable Trades

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Some common ways to identify insider trading.

Unusual Trading Volume

You will notice unusual surge in volume without any reason, news or public information.

Timely Trades Before Announcements

The timing of insiders in trades are always correct. After which there will be major public announcements.

Abnormal Price Movements

There will be unexplained & substantial price movements and this will not match the trend of the market at times.