Investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can give hints surrounding the long-term picture.
But it’s critical to note that insiders have a longer holding period than most, and many strict rules apply to their transactions.
Recently, CEOs of several companies – MSCI (MSCI), Charter Communications (CHTR), and Healthpeak Properties (DOC) – have made splashes, acquiring shares. Let’s take a closer look at the transactions for those interested in trading like the insiders.
MSCI CEO Buys Millions Worth
MSCI provides investment decision support tools, including indexes; portfolio construction and risk management products and services; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research and ratings; and real estate research, reporting and benchmarking offerings.
The stock is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) thanks to positive EPS revisions, with analysts taking expectations higher across the board over recent months.
Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchHenry Fernandez, CEO, recently has purchased roughly 12.5k MSCI shares, with the total transaction totaling roughly $6.7 million. As shown below, the purchase aligned with a dip in MSCI shares, reflective of confidence in the positive EPS and broader long-term outlook.
Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchCHTR CEO Dives In
Charter Communications is the second-largest cable operator in the United States and a leading broadband communications company providing video, internet, and voice services. CEO Christopher Winfrey recently purchased roughly 3.6k CHTR shares at a total transaction value of just over $1 million.
As shown below, the purchase coincided with a plunge in CHTR shares, with the CEO scooping up shares at a discounted level.
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Still, analysts have lowered their EPS outlooks across the board, likely reflective of further short-term pain ahead. Positive EPS revisions would be key for a positive turnaround in sentiment, with the CEO’s long holding horizon an obvious advantage here.
Healthpeak CEO Buys
Healthpeak Properties is a REIT in the United States that acquires, develops, manages, sells, and leases a diverse portfolio of healthcare real estate-related properties.
Insiders have regularly bought on share weakness in 2025, as we can see in the green arrows in the chart below.
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CEO Scott Brinker recently swooped in and purchased roughly 6k DOC shares at a total transaction value of roughly $100k. He now owns more than 210k shares overall.
The stock’s weak performance has been partly driven by negative earnings estimate revisions, currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The purchases here are relatively unsurprising, given the CEO’s long-term horizon and the discount that shares are currently displaying. However, near-term performance can be expected to remain soft given the cloudy EPS outlook.
Bottom Line
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, looking to receive insights into the longer-term picture. The transactions shouldn’t be relied on for near-term performance, as insiders’ holding periods are longer than most, and many strict rules apply.
Rather, investors can see insider buys as an overall net positive concerning the longer-term outlook.
All large-cap stocks above – Healthpeak Properties DOC, MSCI MSCI, and Charter Communications CHTR – have seen recent insider activity.
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