Insider Watch: 3 CEOs Buying Shares in 2025

Group 1: Insider Transactions - Insider buys are closely monitored by investors as they provide insights into the long-term outlook of companies [1][6] - In 2025, CEOs of GameStop, MicroStrategy, and Everest Group have made significant share purchases [6] - Strict rules govern insider transactions, and insiders typically have longer holding periods than average investors [1][12] Group 2: GameStop - GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen purchased 500,000 shares for approximately $10.7 million, despite the stock being down nearly 20% year-to-date [2] - Analysts have revised GameStop's EPS estimates upward, with the current Zacks Consensus EPS estimate at $0.75, a significant increase from $0.02 per share in June of the previous year [3] Group 3: MicroStrategy - MicroStrategy shares have risen nearly 34% in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500, largely due to the surge in bitcoin [5] - CEO Phong Le acquired 6,000 shares at a total value of around $510,000 [5] - The high volatility of MicroStrategy shares is influenced by fluctuations in bitcoin prices [8] Group 4: Everest Group - Everest Group, which provides reinsurance and insurance products, saw its CEO James Williamson purchase 1,000 shares for about $340,000 [9] - The company has demonstrated consistent sales growth over recent years [11]