WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) CIO sells 15,000 shares, holds 157,499
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WisdomTree, Inc. Chief Information Officer David M. Yates reported an open-market sale of 15,000 shares of Common Stock at $18.06 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 157,499 shares, including restricted stock awards scheduled to vest through January 25, 2029.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 15,000 shares ($270,900)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Yates David M
Role
Chief Information Officer
Sold
15,000 shs ($271K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 15,000 | $18.06 | $271K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 157,499 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 15,000 shares
Sale price: $18.06 per share
Shares held after sale: 157,499 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
15,000 shares
Open-market sale on May 5, 2026
Sale price
$18.06 per share
Price for 15,000-share sale
Shares held after sale
157,499 shares
Direct ownership following transaction
RSA vesting 2027
35,859 shares
Restricted stock vesting on January 25, 2027
RSA vesting 2028
19,116 shares
Restricted stock vesting on January 25, 2028
RSA vesting 2029
7,564 shares
Restricted stock vesting on January 25, 2029
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market sale, restricted stock awards, direct ownership
4 terms
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
restricted stock awards financial
"Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 35,859 shares"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
direct ownership financial
"ownership_type: "direct" and ownership_code: "D""
FAQ
What insider transaction did WisdomTree (WT) report for David M. Yates?
WisdomTree’s Chief Information Officer David M. Yates reported an open-market sale of 15,000 shares of Common Stock at $18.06 per share. The Form 4 shows this as a sale transaction coded “S,” indicating a standard market or private sale.
What future vesting restricted stock awards does David M. Yates have at WisdomTree (WT)?
The filing states his holdings include restricted stock awards vesting as to 35,859 shares on January 25, 2027, 19,116 shares on January 25, 2028, and 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029. These awards will deliver shares as each vesting date is reached.
Is the WisdomTree (WT) CIO’s sale classified as a direct or indirect holding change?
The transaction is reported as affecting direct ownership, indicated by the ownership code “D” for direct. This means the 15,000-share sale and the remaining 157,499 shares are attributed to David M. Yates directly, not through an entity or trust.