Insider Trading Penalties Explained

Criminal penalties for insider trading include up to 20 years in federal prison for individuals and fines up to $5 million. The 85% rule means…

5 Federal Insider Trading Defenses That Work

Learn five proven federal insider trading defenses including challenging materiality, fiduciary duty breach, confidentiality agreements, information usage, and sharing of information.

How the SEC Proves Insider Trading

The SEC has built sophisticated surveillance infrastructure processing billions of records daily to detect insider trading. Learn the SEC's prosecution playbook.

How Does the SEC Catch Insider Trading?

The SEC operates surveillance systems processing one billion trade records daily. Learn about ARTEMIS, MIDAS, and why so-called clever tactics always backfire.

Can I Go to Jail for Insider Trading?

Criminal insider trading charges carry up to $5 million in fines for individuals and 20 years imprisonment. Learn about the penalties and consequences.

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