Legal vs. Illegal Insider Trading: What’s the Difference and How to Stay Compliant
When you hear “insider trading,” you might think it’s always illegal. The truth is, legal insider trading is common and fully disclosed, letting investors see which company insiders are buying or selling their own stock. Illegal insider trading, however, occurs when trades are based on material, nonpublic information. The SEC takes this seriously—over $3.8 million …
