OpenInsider Trades Scraper

Returns: one row per insider trade with filingDate, tradeDate, ticker, companyName, insiderName, tradeType, price, and value. Input: {"tickers":["AAPL"],"filingPeriod":"730","maxItems":20} Best for: insider trade monitoring, research datasets, and SEC Form 4 review.

{"filingDate":"2026-10-08 18:30:32","tradeDate":"2026-10-06","ticker":"AAPL","companyName":"Apple Inc.","insiderName":"Newstead Jennifer","tradeType":"S - Sale","price":332.01,"value":-796492}

What does OpenInsider Trades Scraper do?

OpenInsider Trades Scraper extracts public insider transaction rows from OpenInsider trade tables. It accepts ticker symbols, insider names or CIKs, and OpenInsider page URLs. You can also leave those targets empty and use its all market screener. The result is a dataset with one row per transaction or, for cluster pages, one row per grouped company trade. The opening example was collected locally on October 13, 2026. The OpenInsider scraper reads the table as displayed on the site and carries the SEC Form 4 link when the row provides one. It does not require a login.

A typical use is to look up transactions for one company over a specified filing period. Another is to capture a preset page, such as recent purchases, on a schedule and compare its stable record IDs between runs. A third is to screen several tickers or insider names while limiting output to a known number of records. The Actor uses the OpenInsider table rather than downloading SEC documents, so values represent the site's summary of those filings. Dates and transaction types are kept as displayed; numeric values are converted from the formatted table text.

The target site serves its public trade pages over HTTP. If you supply an OpenInsider HTTPS link, the Actor converts it to HTTP before requesting it. OpenInsider's web pages may change, and individual records may be corrected or added after a filing. For repeat monitoring, compare the stable id and review pageUrl or secFormUrl for context. This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with OpenInsider or the SEC.

What data can you get?

Each output item includes an id and sourceUrl. sourceUrl is the SEC Form 4 URL when the trade row links to one; otherwise it is the OpenInsider page URL. Fields unavailable for a given page type are null. In particular, cluster pages have grouped rows without a named insider or a Form 4 link. The Actor maps table columns by their visible headings because ticker, screener, and cluster pages show different columns.

Field	What it contains
id	Stable transaction identifier built from filing and trade details, or a grouped row fallback.
sourceUrl	SEC Form 4 link when present, otherwise the source page.
filingDate	Filing date and time shown in the table.
tradeDate	Transaction date shown in the table.
ticker	Issuer's stock symbol.
companyName	Company name from the row or the page heading.
insiderName	Insider name, when the row represents a named person.
insiderTitle	Role or title shown for the insider.
insiderUrl	OpenInsider insider page link.
insiderCik	CIK extracted from the insider link.
tradeType	Full displayed transaction type, such as S - Sale.
tradeTypeCode	First code letter of the transaction type.
price	Share price as a number.
quantity	Signed number of shares traded.
sharesOwnedAfter	Shares owned after the trade.
ownershipChange	Displayed change, including New or a percentage.
ownershipChangePct	Numeric percentage when the display can be converted.
value	Signed transaction value as a number.
filingFlags	Letters in the table's X column, when present.
industry	Industry on grouped or cluster pages.
insiderCount	Number of insiders on grouped or cluster pages.
secFormUrl	SEC Form 4 URL linked from the filing date, when present.
issuerCik	Issuer CIK extracted from the SEC link.
accessionNumber	Accession number extracted from the SEC link.
pageUrl	OpenInsider page that supplied the row.
scrapedAt	Time the Actor collected the row in ISO format.

The table is a practical research index. value and quantity retain negative signs for sales when the site displays them. ownershipChangePct is null for labels such as New that do not represent an ordinary numeric percentage. Empty cells remain null, so filters in downstream spreadsheets or databases can distinguish a missing value from zero. The output does not include a prediction of future stock movement or any investment recommendation.

How to use

Open the Actor input form and choose a target. For company research, enter one or more symbols in tickers, or use ticker for one symbol or a comma separated string. For person research, enter an insider name or CIK in insiders. To use a particular OpenInsider preset or an existing screener link, paste it into startUrl; startUrls accepts a list of URL strings or { "url": "..." } objects. Links without a scheme and www or HTTPS OpenInsider links are normalized. You can combine targets in a single run. Results from overlapping queries are deduplicated by id and returned in the order they are encountered.

Set maxItems to the exact number of records you want, from 1 to 10000. The cap is shared across all tickers, insiders and URLs; duplicate IDs count once. The Actor stops adding records at that limit, even if a page has more rows. Screener queries can continue to additional pages until the limit is met or there are no more rows. Preset pages, ticker pages, and insider pages are read once because their page=2 variants repeat the same rows. When you need more than the first page of a large screener, increase maxItems and keep the filters narrow enough for a useful dataset.

Choose transaction types and optional filing or trade dates, value thresholds, price limits, or roles. These filters apply to generated screener queries for tickers, insiders, and an all market search. A startUrls screener URL keeps the filters already in that URL; the Actor manages only its page size and page number. Preset and ticker page links are read as they appear. The homepage reads all its trade tables. If a valid target has no trades, the run succeeds with zero items and a status message suggesting a broader query. If the site is temporarily blocked, retries use backoff and fresh proxy sessions when a proxy is configured.

Input

Field	Usage
tickers	List of stock symbols or issuer CIKs.
ticker	One symbol or a comma separated symbol string.
insiders	Insider names or CIKs to search.
startUrls	OpenInsider screener, preset, ticker, insider, or homepage URL list.
startUrl	One OpenInsider URL, with or without a scheme.
transactionTypes	Types including purchase, sale, grant, gift, and other supported Form 4 codes.
filingPeriod	Filing lookback in days; 0 means all dates.
filingDateFrom	Start of an explicit filing date interval, YYYY-MM-DD.
filingDateTo	End of an explicit filing date interval, YYYY-MM-DD.
tradePeriod	Trade date lookback in days; 0 disables this filter.
tradeDateFrom	Start of an explicit trade date interval, YYYY-MM-DD.
tradeDateTo	End of an explicit trade date interval, YYYY-MM-DD.
minTradeValueK	Minimum absolute value in thousands of USD.
maxTradeValueK	Maximum absolute value in thousands of USD.
minPrice	Minimum share price.
maxPrice	Maximum share price.
insiderRoles	Role filters such as ceo, cfo, director, or officer.
sortBy	Filing date, trade date, ticker, or trade value.
maxItems	Global output cap, 1 to 10000, default 50.
proxyConfiguration	Optional Apify Proxy settings; direct access is the default.

A common request for company trades is:

{
  "tickers": ["AAPL"],
  "filingPeriod": "730",
  "transactionTypes": ["purchase", "sale"],
  "maxItems": 20
}

For a preset page, use {"startUrls":[{"url":"http://openinsider.com/latest-insider-purchases-25k"}],"maxItems":20}. For a screener with a named insider, use {"insiders":["Huang Jen Hsun"],"filingPeriod":"365","maxItems":20}. filingDateFrom overrides filingPeriod; tradeDateFrom overrides tradePeriod. When no target is supplied, the Actor runs an all market screen using the selected filters. A malformed URL is an input error; a well formed OpenInsider URL with no matching rows simply returns no items.

Output

This record came from a local AAPL run. It illustrates the complete numeric parsing and the link back to the SEC filing. Other records can have null optional fields, and grouped cluster pages use industry and insiderCount instead of named insider fields.

{
  "id": "0001140361-26-039158-AAPL-1780525-2026-10-06-S--2399",
  "sourceUrl": "http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320193/000114036126039158/xslF345X03/form4.xml",
  "filingDate": "2026-10-08 18:30:32",
  "tradeDate": "2026-10-06",
  "ticker": "AAPL",
  "companyName": "Apple Inc.",
  "insiderName": "Newstead Jennifer",
  "insiderTitle": "SVP, GC, Government Affairs",
  "tradeType": "S - Sale",
  "price": 332.01,
  "quantity": -2399,
  "sharesOwnedAfter": 39593,
  "ownershipChange": "-6%",
  "value": -796492,
  "pageUrl": "http://openinsider.com/screener?s=AAPL&fd=730&xp=1&xs=1&sortcol=0&cnt=100&page=1"
}

Export the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel in Apify. The field names stay the same across formats. The first result can change as new filings appear, so treat this example as a sample shape and use the live output for current research. A stable id helps compare scheduled runs without counting the same transaction twice within one run.

How much does it cost?

The Actor is charged per result that is saved to the dataset. Set maxItems to control the largest possible result count for a run. A zero result run adds no result records. The current charge details are shown on the Actor's Pricing tab. The Actor does not add a separate charge for opening a screener page or following its pagination; output items are the billing unit. Keep a narrow filing period or ticker filter when you only need a small sample, and increase the cap for a broader export.

Use with AI agents (MCP)

The Apify MCP server can expose this Actor as a tool to an AI agent. Configure the server at https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=axiomworks/openinsider-insider-trading-scraper. The agent then sees the input schema and can submit a ticker, an insider, or a page URL. You can ask it to collect records and summarize fields that actually appear in the dataset.

Example prompts include “Find the latest twenty AAPL insider transactions and show their filing dates, names, trade types, quantities, and SEC links,” “Collect recent purchases from the OpenInsider preset page and group the output by ticker,” and “Get the most recent CEO and CFO purchase rows with a minimum trade value threshold.” These prompts request data collection and simple summaries. They do not imply that the Actor validates the economic meaning of a trade or provides financial advice.

An agent can use id to avoid repeated records, sourceUrl to retain provenance, and scrapedAt to label when the data was collected. It should keep null optional fields as null rather than inventing missing insider names on grouped pages. For a current snapshot, run the Actor again; old runs are stored datasets, not live queries.

Integrations and API

Use the Actor ID axiomworks/openinsider-insider-trading-scraper in Apify API clients. The examples below submit the same AAPL query. Each returns a run that produces dataset items. Your Apify client supplies authentication through its normal environment or configuration; do not paste credentials into saved input files.

Python:

from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("axiomworks/openinsider-insider-trading-scraper").call(run_input={"tickers": ["AAPL"], "maxItems": 20})
items = list(client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items())

JavaScript:

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });
const run = await client.actor('axiomworks/openinsider-insider-trading-scraper').call({ tickers: ['AAPL'], maxItems: 20 });
const items = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

cURL:

curl -X POST 'https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/axiomworks~openinsider-insider-trading-scraper/runs' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN' \
  -d '{"tickers":["AAPL"],"maxItems":20}'

For scheduled work, save one input configuration for each question you want to answer. A daily run with maxItems set to a modest number captures the current top of a preset page. A wider date range supports a historical export. Keep the returned dataset ID alongside your run metadata so your downstream process can retrieve exactly the rows produced by that run.

FAQ

Can I search several tickers? Yes. Put symbols in tickers; the Actor sends them to the screener and deduplicates overlapping output. You can also supply a comma separated string. If you need separate runs or separate datasets per ticker, schedule one input per ticker.

Can I use an OpenInsider URL I copied from my browser? Yes, if it points to an OpenInsider trade table. HTTPS links and www links are normalized to the HTTP host the site serves. Other hosts are skipped. A screener URL keeps its search filters while page size and page number are managed by the Actor.

What happens when nothing matches? The run succeeds with no dataset items and a status message. Try a wider filing period, fewer role or value filters, another symbol, or a known preset page. The Actor never inserts a placeholder item for an empty table.

Are the dates in UTC? filingDate is preserved as displayed on OpenInsider. scrapedAt is an ISO timestamp generated during collection. Interpret the source's displayed filing time in its site context rather than assuming it is UTC.

Why are some fields null? OpenInsider tables differ by page. Cluster rows are grouped company rows, so insiderName, insiderTitle, and secFormUrl may not exist. An ordinary transaction can also have an empty flag cell or an ownership label that cannot be converted to a percentage.

Can I request exactly one item? Yes. Set maxItems to 1. The Actor stops after saving one qualifying row and does not charge for rows it did not save. The first row is based on the requested page and sort order.

Does this fetch the SEC document? No. The result includes the SEC Form 4 URL when OpenInsider links one from the row. The dataset contains OpenInsider's table values, including the link, and does not parse the full SEC XML filing.

Is it legal to scrape OpenInsider?

This Actor collects public pages that are accessible without a login. Laws and site terms can differ by location and use case. Review the site's terms and applicable rules for your own use, keep collection volumes modest, and avoid presenting the data as verified investment advice. OpenInsider and the SEC can correct filings or change page layouts, so retain source links and check important facts against the source. This Actor is independent and has no affiliation with OpenInsider.

Feedback

If a table layout changes or a field starts returning null unexpectedly, share the input you used, the affected pageUrl, and a short sample of the returned item through the Actor's Apify feedback channel. Do not include private credentials or unrelated personal information. A useful report identifies the visible table heading and the output field you expected. For an empty result, include the target ticker or page URL and the filters; that makes it possible to distinguish a genuinely empty search from a parsing problem.