From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in RAM Essential Services Property Fund's (ASX:REP ) during the past 12 months. That is, insiders acquired the stock in greater numbers than they sold it.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At RAM Essential Services Property Fund

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Group CEO & Executive Director Scott Wehl for AU$546k worth of shares, at about AU$0.64 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of AU$0.58. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. It is encouraging to see an insider paid above the current price for shares, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels. Scott Wehl was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.

You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Insider Ownership Of RAM Essential Services Property Fund

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Our data indicates that RAM Essential Services Property Fund insiders own about AU$11m worth of shares (which is 3.8% of the company). Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.

So What Does This Data Suggest About RAM Essential Services Property Fund Insiders?

The fact that there have been no RAM Essential Services Property Fund insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders own shares in RAM Essential Services Property Fund and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with RAM Essential Services Property Fund and understanding this should be part of your investment process.

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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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