Summary
Updated Aug 30, 2026
James M. Dykas is President, CEO of FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY). 1 SEC Form 4 filing on record, dated 22 April 2025. Most recent open-market trade: bought $3K of FTHY on 22 April 2025. Lifetime open-market purchases: $6K.
Recent Transactions
2Every recent SEC Form 4 transaction James M. Dykas has reported, most recent first.
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for James M. Dykas go back to 2025: 1 primary Form 4 filing, an average of 0.5 per year. The typical open-market purchase is $3K (2 buys totaling $6K). The largest single buy on record is $3K of FTHY in 2025. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Other Insiders Active in the Same Stocks
Insiders who have reported open-market trades at the same companies as James M. Dykas. Multiple unrelated insiders buying the same stock within a short window, cluster buying, has historically been one of the strongest Form 4 signals.
- James A. Bowen - $249K of FTHY open-market activity on record
- Kevin L. Ziets - $44K of FTHY open-market activity on record
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James M. Dykas?
James M. Dykas is a corporate insider, tracked as President, CEO of FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY). InsiderAlpha holds 1 primary Form 4 filing for them, the earliest from 2025, updated as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
When did James M. Dykas last file a Form 4?
The only primary Form 4 on record is dated 22 April 2025.
Has James M. Dykas been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 2 open-market purchases ($6K) and 0 open-market sales across all tracked filings.
Where can I see all of James M. Dykas's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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