Douglas Kaye - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Douglas Kaye has filed 2 SEC Form 4 filings across 1 company in the last 90 days - buying. Lifetime open-market purchases: $12K.
Profile
Douglas Kaye is a corporate insider at AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD). Kaye has reported 4 insider filings with the SEC since 2026. The most recent filing was in July 2026.
| Role | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Notability | 20/100 |
Board memberships
- AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP
Awards & honors
- Leading strategic direction for American Vanguard's diversified portfolio of crop protection and health-related products
- Oversight of corporate governance and operations as CEO
- Guided product portfolio development and market expansion within agrochemical segments
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for Douglas Kaye go back to 2026: 3 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 3.0 per year. The typical open-market purchase is $12K (1 buy totaling $12K). The largest single buy on record is $12K of AVD in 2026. 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.
Career & Filing History
Every role Douglas Kaye has reported on a Form 4, reconstructed from the filings themselves - reporting insiders must state their relationship to the issuer (officer title, director seat, or 10% ownership) on every filing.
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) - 3 filings, 2026
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 6.5K | $2.36 | $15K |
| 2026-06-08 | AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | P - Open-market purchase | 5.0K | $2.50 | $12K |
| 2026-01-29 | AVD | AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 4.8K | $3.26 | $16K |
Companies - Last 90 Days
- AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) - 2 filings, last 2026-07-14
Other Insiders Active in the Same Stocks
Insiders who reported open-market trades at the companies Douglas Kaye has recently filed at. Multiple unrelated insiders buying the same stock within a short window - cluster buying - has historically been one of the strongest Form 4 signals.
- Patrick E. Gottschalk - $185K of AVD open-market activity in the last 12 months
- Peter Eilers - $32K of AVD open-market activity in the last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Douglas Kaye?
Douglas Kaye is a corporate insider at AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD). Kaye has reported 4 insider filings with the SEC since 2026. The most recent filing was in July 2026.…
How many SEC Form 4 filings has Douglas Kaye submitted recently?
2 primary Form 4 filings in the last 90 days, covering 1 company.
Has Douglas Kaye been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 1 open-market purchase ($12K) and 0 open-market sales across all tracked filings.
Where can I see all of Douglas Kaye'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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