Insider buying occurs when company executives, board members, or major shareholders purchase shares, which is often viewed as a signal of confidence in the company’s future. That’s because when executives make significant stock purchases with their own money, it’s generally considered a positive sign that they expect the share price to rise. Investors closely watch these transactions, as they may suggest that insiders believe the stock is undervalued or poised for growth. Recently, the chairman of a small-cap company within the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) invested over $2 million in his stock in …