> they find these dubious trades and then check the trader's trading history and personal wealth?
History and employment, as well as spouses’.
> isn't familiar with $120K wins on a trade, etc.
Most insider traders don’t make that much. There used to be a site where it showed you some insider information, and you tried to guess what the stock did the next day.
> a vibe in the comments in this thread, including from mine, about "going after the little guys"
SEC goes after anyone who insider trades. DoJ tends to only prosecute the big guys.
History and employment, as well as spouses’.
> isn't familiar with $120K wins on a trade, etc.
Most insider traders don’t make that much. There used to be a site where it showed you some insider information, and you tried to guess what the stock did the next day.
> a vibe in the comments in this thread, including from mine, about "going after the little guys"
SEC goes after anyone who insider trades. DoJ tends to only prosecute the big guys.