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Today's Top Insider Moves That Matter

Markets closed mixed today, with energy, healthcare, and industrials showing broad strength while semiconductors and consumer discretionary struggled for traction. Financials held steady, and real estate rebounded modestly after weeks of underperformance.

Against this backdrop, insider action sent a clear message: strategic accumulation is quietly ramping up in overlooked sectors. We saw aggressive buys in real assets and energy, aligning with today’s broader rotation into cyclicals. Meanwhile, tech insiders showed caution, with few material buys surfacing despite sector volatility.

The takeaway? Insiders are leaning into real-world assets—energy, real estate, and infrastructure—while treating high-flying growth names with kid gloves. Today’s moves reveal where the smart money is positioning ahead of potential shifts.

Let’s dive into today’s biggest moves.

Biggest Insider Sales

🏦 Virtu Financial $VIRT ( ▲ 2.19% ) – CEO Sells a Staggering $13.8M

• Who’s Selling? Douglas Cifu (CEO)

• What They Sold: 355,881 shares at $38.73

• Total Value: $13.8M

• Why It Matters: A 31% cut to his holdings. That's not a trim—that's a serious repositioning at the top of a high-frequency trading firm.

🥣 Kellanova $K ( ▼ 0.22% ) – Foundation Trims $9.4M in Shares

• Who’s Selling? W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust (10% Owner)

• What They Sold: 114,583 shares at $82.47

• Total Value: $9.45M

• Why It Matters: The Foundation’s sale is significant in dollar terms, but with 47M shares still in the vault, it’s more portfolio maintenance than a red flag.

🏛 BlackRock $BLK ( ▲ 0.67% ) – Senior MD Sells $9.1M

• Who’s Selling? J. Richard Kushel (Senior Managing Director)

• What They Sold: 10,000 shares at $912.50

• Total Value: $9.13M

• Why It Matters: BlackRock insiders don’t sell lightly. A 7% ownership reduction by a top executive is worth watching, especially with asset managers under performance pressure.

🛡️ Crowdstrike Holdings $CRWD ( ▼ 0.42% ) – Director Offloads $4.3M

• Who’s Selling? Gerhard Watzinger (Director)

• What They Sold: 10,500 shares at $409.00

• Total Value: $4.29M

• Why It Matters: Crowdstrike has been a darling in cybersecurity, but with an 8% insider stake trimmed, even the bulls should take note.

🛠️ Fastenal $FAST ( ▼ 0.77% ) – CEO Cashes Out $4.1M

• Who’s Selling? Daniel Florness (CEO)

• What They Sold: 50,000 shares at $82.12

• Total Value: $4.11M

• Why It Matters: Fastenal’s industrial strength hasn’t stopped the CEO from a 14% personal stake reduction—a move that suggests some caution at current levels.

While sales dominated today's tape, several bold insider purchases signal where leadership sees hidden value. Let’s dive into the biggest insider buys of the day.

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