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Current Insider Selling Trends (Feb 2026)
- ASX (Australian) Gold Miners: Executives and directors at Australia’s top gold mining firms have sold more than $67 million worth of shares in February 2026 alone. This selling occurred as gold prices hit a record $5,200 AUD ($3,400+ USD) per ounce.
- Americas Gold and Silver (TSX: USA): Insiders at this company have sold more shares than they have bought over the last three months, which analysts currently view as a “weak sign” for short-term valuation.
- Endeavour Silver (TSE: EDR): On February 21, 2026, an insider sold 100,000 shares (a 27% reduction of their stake) at an average price of C$18.99.
- Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD): Several directors, including Jeffrey Benjamin, have executed multiple sales in mid-February 2026, with transaction values ranging from $300,000 to over $1.4 million per sale.
- Freeport-McMoRan (FCX): While primarily a copper miner, its gold/silver-heavy operations saw insiders sell nearly $34 million in shares in February 2026, including significant position reductions by the CFO and Chief Accounting Officer.
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Are There Any Insider Buyers?
While selling is the dominant trend, there is at least one high-profile exception:
- Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ: HYMC): Major investor Eric Sprott reported a massive $6.3 million purchase of shares on February 20, 2026, even as the stock traded well above typical “Fair Value” estimates.
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Analyst Interpretation
Financial experts generally do not view this selling as a sign that a crash is imminent. Instead, it is being characterized as:
- Portfolio Diversification: Executives are cashing in on “windfall gains” after gold’s 77% surge over the last 12 months.
- Profit Taking: With miners generating record free cash flow, many insiders are simply realizing gains at what they perceive to be historic high valuations.
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