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Corporate Insiders Sold Record Level of Stock in 2021

Corporate Insiders Sold Record Level of Stock in 2021
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (L) and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez pose for a picture during their visit at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on Jan. 21, 2020. Pawan Sharma/AFP via Getty Images
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Some of the biggest names in the corporate world sold a record $69 billion in stock in 2021 as share valuations surged to record highs, new data from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings show.

According to the latest numbers from InsiderScore/Verity, via CNBC, sales by chief executives, founders, and corporate insiders have climbed by 30 percent from 2020 to $69 billion. This is also up by 79 percent compared to the 10-year average.
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