Insider Buying Activity Shines in VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF
The VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) has shown noteworthy insider buying, with 12.1% of its weighted holdings reporting purchases in the last six months.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (BXMT) Sees Significant Insider Activity
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (BXMT), accounting for 5.01% of MORT, has witnessed purchases by three directors and officers recently, as seen in Form 4 filings. The ETF holds BXMT shares valued at $14,620,410, making it the fifth-largest holding in the fund. Below is a summary of the insider transactions at BXMT:
BXMT — Last Trade: $18.15 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2024 | Timothy Steven Johnson | Director | 57,050 | $17.50 | $998,375 |
| 08/05/2024 | Katharine A. Keenan | CEO & President | 16,000 | $17.16 | $274,634 |
| 08/08/2024 | Henry N. Nassau | Director | 10,000 | $17.52 | $175,179 |
ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) Also Reports Insider Purchases
Similarly, ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc. (ARR) ranks as the 18th largest holding in MORT, with 2 directors and officers filing Form 4s indicating recent stock purchases. The ETF holds $6,897,910 in ARR, roughly 2.36% of its total assets. The insider buying activity at ARR is summarized in the table below:
ARR — Last Trade: $18.85 — Recent Insider Buys:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2024 | Daniel C. Staton | Chairman of the Board | 10,000 | $19.86 | $198,570 |
| 11/07/2024 | Robert C. Hain | Director | 2,500 | $19.08 | $47,698 |
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