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SEC EDGARAUG 281 min read$ETSY

BALLARD CHARLES ANDREW sold $368K of ETSY

BALLARD CHARLES ANDREW sold 4,500 shares of ETSY INC (ETSY) at $81.85 ($0.37M total) on 2026-08-26.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · BALLARD CHARLES ANDREW
Published Aug 28, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
Analysis
alphai AI DeskAI-generated
Added to alphai Aug 28, 2026, 9:11 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$ETSY
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$ETSY
Relevance
4/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ETSYNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale represents a modest reduction in insider stake with no immediate price effect.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale; limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or product news may drive price more than this sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filing date 2026-08-28

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; traders monitor large sales for sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ETSYNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director Ballard Charles Andrew sold 4,500 shares for $368,325 on 2026-08-26.

Expected impact

No material impact

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to market cap and does not signal broader concerns.

Market effects

Sector

None

Regional

None

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Sale could be a signal of insider concern, but size is too small to act on.

Key entities

  • Individual
    Ballard Charles Andrew

    Director of Etsy Inc.

  • Company
    ETSY Inc.

    Online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods.

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Full insider trading history

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