Nvidia Insiders Cash in on Record Share Prices, Selling Over $1 Billion in Stock
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Nvidia insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock over the past 12 months, with a significant surge in selling in recent weeks. This comes as executives take advantage of record share prices fueled by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. According to data from VerityData, more than $500 million in insider sales have occurred this month alone, as Nvidia shares climbed to an all-time high and the company became the world's most valuable by market capitalization. Nvidia's market cap has swelled to $3.8 trillion, quadrupling in just a few years, as corporate and government spending on AI infrastructure has surged. Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang began selling stock this week for the first time since September. The company stated that all of Huang's trades were executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan established in March, which specifies the timing and pricing of sales in advance. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993, still retains the vast majority of his stake. Under the plan, Huang can sell up to 6 million shares by the end of the year, potentially realizing more than $900 million at current valuations. His net worth is estimated at $138 billion, according to Forbes. Ben Silverman, vice president of research at VerityData, noted that the recent run-up in Nvidia's share price — which broke above the $150 threshold — likely triggered the sales under Huang's plan. The plan became eligible for execution after a mandatory 90-day cooling-off period expired. Other senior executives and directors have also taken advantage of the market. Mark Stevens, a longtime board member and former Sequoia Capital managing partner, disclosed plans to sell up to 4 million shares. Since June 2, he has sold about $288 million worth, with the full allotment valued at approximately $550 million. Jay Puri, executive vice president of worldwide field operations, sold roughly $25 million in stock on Wednesday. Puri, a 20-year Nvidia veteran, has played a key role in the company's success.
