insider trading

noun

: the illegal use of information available only to insiders in order to make a profit in financial trading

Examples of insider trading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The data shows the president's accounts bought and sold companies that have extensive business dealings with the federal government, prompting accusations of insider trading and conflicts of interest from Democrats and ethics experts. —Stefan Becket, CBS News, 15 June 2026

The Polymarket sponsorship comes at a time when there are already concerns about potential insider trading among White House staff and allies as betting on prediction markets have come under scrutiny. —Isabella Murray, ABC News, 14 June 2026

The clash comes as prediction markets push for mainstream legitimacy despite a series of insider trading allegations. —Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

Kalshi recently took steps to curb insider trading on its platform. —Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for insider trading

• abrading
• blockading
• cascading
• crusading
• degrading
• dissuading
• downgrading
• evading
• invading
• parading
• persuading
• pervading

Legal Definition

insider trading

noun

: the illegal use of especially material inside information for profit in financial trading see also tippee