How Alpha4 Works Behind the Scenes
We built a system that goes beyond alerts. Here’s how we turn raw SEC data into profitable signals.
Trade Detection
Every day, thousands of insider trades are filed with the SEC. We scan them all in real time — capturing only the buy-side activity from top decision-makers, then filtering out anything that doesn’t meet our strict criteria for signal potential.
Executive-level only
We only track trades made by C-suite and senior leaders — not middle managers with no influence on the company’s direction.
Direct Open-Market Buys
We ignore option grants, stock awards, and scheduled transactions. We only flag open-market buys where insiders are spending real money.
Smart filter logic
We’re not just tracking big trades — we’re filtering for intent. Our system screens out routine buys and flags the ones that break the pattern.
Signal Scoring
Once a trade is captured, it’s run through our proprietary scoring engine. Most get tossed. Only the highest-impact moves make it through — based on a mix of insider behavior, historical returns, and unusual activity patterns.
Performance weighting
Insiders with a history of profitable trades get ranked higher. Our system weighs past performance so you’re not betting on someone’s first rodeo.
Unusual size alerts
We flag when an insider buys significantly more than usual — often a sign they know something is coming and are loading up in advance.
Cluster detection
When multiple insiders buy around the same time, we boost that trade — coordinated moves often mean bigger upside.
ROI & Exit Modeling
Alpha4 analyzes historical trade performance to generate a projected return range, estimated price target, and expected timeline — all based on how similar insider trades have played out in the past.
ROI projection
We estimate the expected return based on similar historical insider trades, — giving you an idea for what kind of gain that trade could deliver.
Target price estimate
We estimate potential upside based on how this insider's previous trades performed over time. Think average gain + typical hold time.
Exit trigger estimate
Our system models when to lock in profits, based on how price action usually behaves after similar insider trader setups.
Daily Email Alerts
Every morning before the market opens, we send you the day’s best insider trades straight to your inbox — complete with price targets, past return data, and our modeled exit range. It’s built to help you act fast, while the signal’s still fresh.