A Brief Overview of Insider Trading

A Brief Overview of Insider Trading

Get an overview of insider trading, state and federal laws on the issue, the role of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 10b-5 in combating insider trading, and the rules regarding short-swing profits.

Transcript

Welcome to our final clip in the tutorial on insider duties! This clip will give a brief overview of insider trading.

In this clip, we’ll begin by discussing exactly what insider trading is. Then, we’ll turn to state laws related to insider trading. Next, we’ll take a look at federal law governing insider trading. Specifically, we’ll look closely at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 10b-5. Lastly, we’ll take a look at the rules for short-swing profits.

I. What is insider...