Bruce Sohn

This profile gathers the share dealings of Bruce Sohn in First Solar, Inc. We count 280 filings; the first trade dates from 22 November 2006 and the latest from 30 April 2011.

On the open market, the record shows 1 purchase worth €87k and 136 sales worth €21.8M. Netting one side against the other leaves €21.7M of net selling. A purchase on the market is a deliberate choice to commit personal money, which is why it draws more attention than a grant. Besides market trades, the filings include 22 share grants and 121 option exercises. In 2011 alone, the filings show no purchases and 6 sales.

Most recently, on 2 May 2011, the filings show a share grant worth €70k in First Solar, Inc. The latest purchase dates back some time: it was published 7,291 days ago, on 22 November 2006. Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 2 days. US insiders must file a Form 4 within two business days of a trade. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.