Free insider trading alerts: what you can track
Free insider trading alerts are useful when they help you see public regulatory filings quickly and verify the original source. They should not be treated as trading signals by themselves. The most useful alerts explain who filed, what transaction was reported, when it happened, and where to read the official filing.
What free alerts should include
- The company ticker and market.
- The insider name and role when available.
- The transaction type, such as open-market buy or sale.
- The reported shares, price and value when disclosed.
- A direct link to the SEC EDGAR or UK RNS source filing.
Where free alerts are limited
Free plans usually have smaller watchlists, fewer filters and fewer automation options. They may also limit AI summaries, exports or advanced alert rules. That can still be enough for a focused watchlist, but users who follow many tickers usually need stronger filtering.
How Nortis fits
Nortis is designed to make free monitoring useful before a user upgrades. A user can follow selected companies, inspect public filings and open the original source. Paid tiers are meant for users who want broader watchlists, richer alert rules and a faster research workflow.
Want to monitor public insider filings without building your own SEC workflow? Start with Nortis.