We wouldn't blame ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:ASGN) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Randolph Blazer, the President recently netted about US$570k selling shares at an average price of US$95.08. However, that sale only accounted for 5.9% of their holding, so arguably it doesn't say much about their conviction.

ASGN Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the Independent Director, Edwin Sheridan, for US$7.5m worth of shares, at about US$104 per share. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of US$96.13. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. In this case, the big sale took place at around the current price, so it's not too bad (but it's still not a positive).

ASGN insiders didn't buy any shares over the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!

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Does ASGN Boast High Insider Ownership?

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. ASGN insiders own 3.4% of the company, currently worth about US$145m based on the recent share price. Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At ASGN Tell Us?

An insider sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. Looking to the last twelve months, our data doesn't show any insider buying. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. 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. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with ASGN and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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