In the intricate world of investing, knowledge is without a doubt leverage. And when it comes to gaining a competitive advantage, the analysis of company insider trades becomes an indispensable instrument for investors. To be clear, we are discussing the legal analysis of publicly available insider trading data, not the unlawful practice of trading based on confidential information.
The March 2023 banking crisis was a brief but sharp drop in the stock prices of several small to mid-size US banks. Investors began to lose faith in the banking sector because of concerns over borrowing, fintech competition, and the trade war between the US and China. This resulted in a dramatic sell-off. There was a spillover to other financial firms, and for a minute, things were looking ugly.