Insider trading includes using information acquired by an insider and not available to the public to profit in a sale of securities.

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Insider trading involves trading a public company's stock or other securities (such as bonds or stock options) by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company. Using this information to make a profit or avoid a loss in the securities market constitutes insider trading.

Insider Trading Includes Using Information Acquired by an Insider and Not