Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of PointsBet Holdings Limited (ASX:PBH), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.

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PointsBet Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

The Co-Founder Samuel Swanell made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for AU$512k worth of shares at a price of AU$1.71 each. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of AU$0.46. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when insiders have purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price.

While PointsBet Holdings insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

PointsBet Holdings is not the only stock insiders are buying. So take a peek at this free list of under-the-radar companies with insider buying.

Insider Ownership Of PointsBet Holdings

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Insiders own 9.2% of PointsBet Holdings shares, worth about AU$14m, according to our data. But they may have an indirect interest through a corporate structure that we haven't picked up on. We do generally prefer see higher levels of insider ownership.

So What Does This Data Suggest About PointsBet Holdings Insiders?

It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded PointsBet Holdings shares in the last quarter. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Insiders own shares in PointsBet Holdings and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for PointsBet Holdings that deserve your attention before buying any shares.