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Insider buys are often watched closely among investors.
Many strict rules apply to insiders.
CEOs of these three have been buying shares.
Investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can give hints surrounding the long-term picture.
But it’s critical to note that insiders have a longer holding period than most, and many strict rules apply to their transactions.
Recently, CEOs of several companies – Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) Fidelity National Information Services (FIS - Free Report) , and CSX (CSX - Free Report) – have made splashes, acquiring shares. Let’s take a closer look at the transactions for those interested in trading like the insiders.
Fifth Third Bancorp
CEO Evan Bayh recently scooped up 3k FITB shares at a total transaction cost of just under $125k. Shares have underperformed YTD so far, gaining 2.3% compared to the S&P 500’s 16% gain.
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CSX
The CEO of CSX recently made a big splash, acquiring 55k shares at a total transaction value of roughly $2 million. Like FITB, shares have underperformed relative to the S&P 500 in 2025, gaining 11%.
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Fidelity National Information Services
The CEO of FIS recently bought roughly 900 shares at a total transaction cost of just above $60k. Shares have largely struggled in 2025, down 15% and widely underperforming.
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Bottom Line
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, seeking insights into the longer-term picture. The transactions shouldn’t be relied on for near-term performance, as insiders’ holding periods are longer than most, and many strict rules apply.
Rather, investors can see insider buys as an overall net positive concerning the longer-term outlook.
All large-cap stocks above – Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) , Fidelity National Information Services (FIS - Free Report) , and CSX (CSX - Free Report) – have seen their respective CEOs make purchases over the last month.
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Key Takeaways
Investors closely monitor insider buys, as they can give hints surrounding the long-term picture.
But it’s critical to note that insiders have a longer holding period than most, and many strict rules apply to their transactions.
Recently, CEOs of several companies – Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) Fidelity National Information Services (FIS - Free Report) , and CSX (CSX - Free Report) – have made splashes, acquiring shares. Let’s take a closer look at the transactions for those interested in trading like the insiders.
Fifth Third Bancorp
CEO Evan Bayh recently scooped up 3k FITB shares at a total transaction cost of just under $125k. Shares have underperformed YTD so far, gaining 2.3% compared to the S&P 500’s 16% gain.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
CSX
The CEO of CSX recently made a big splash, acquiring 55k shares at a total transaction value of roughly $2 million. Like FITB, shares have underperformed relative to the S&P 500 in 2025, gaining 11%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Fidelity National Information Services
The CEO of FIS recently bought roughly 900 shares at a total transaction cost of just above $60k. Shares have largely struggled in 2025, down 15% and widely underperforming.
Bottom Line
Many investors closely monitor insider buys, seeking insights into the longer-term picture. The transactions shouldn’t be relied on for near-term performance, as insiders’ holding periods are longer than most, and many strict rules apply.
Rather, investors can see insider buys as an overall net positive concerning the longer-term outlook.
All large-cap stocks above – Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB - Free Report) , Fidelity National Information Services (FIS - Free Report) , and CSX (CSX - Free Report) – have seen their respective CEOs make purchases over the last month.