A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the SPDR Russell 2000 ETF (TWOK) shows an impressive 11.5% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
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bluebird bio Inc (NASD: BLUE), which makes up 0.24% of the SPDR Russell 2000 ETF (TWOK), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $168,980 worth of BLUE, making it the #14 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at BLUE:
BLUE — last trade: $172.94 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2014 | David P. Schenkein | Director | 1,176 | $85.00 | $99,960 |
| 12/19/2014 | John Maraganore | Director | 2,352 | $85.00 | $199,920 |
And Dynegy Inc (NYSE: DYN), the #29 largest holding among components of the SPDR Russell 2000 ETF (TWOK), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $158,186 worth of DYN, which represents approximately 0.22% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at DYN is detailed in the table below:
DYN — last trade: $32.98 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2015 | Paul M. Barbas | Director | 3,583 | $27.91 | $100,002 |
| 05/12/2015 | Clint Freeland | Exec. VP and CFO | 3,250 | $32.30 | $104,975 |
| 05/12/2015 | Robert C. Flexon | President and CEO | 20,000 | $32.48 | $649,600 |
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