Insider Trading
/ˈɪnˌsaɪdər ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
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- (n.) The buying or selling of a security by someone who possesses material, nonpublic information about the security.
The CEO's insider trading led to a major investigation by the securities regulator.
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Insider trading is a key concept in securities regulation, emphasizing the misuse of confidential information for trading advantage. It often arises in cases involving corporate insiders and can extend to tippees who receive such information.
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