Jeffrey W. Priest - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 4, 2026
Jeffrey W. Priest is a corporate insider tracked by InsiderAlpha. No SEC Form 4 filings recorded in the last 90 days. Lifetime open-market purchases: $484K. Historical track record: 3/5 stars across 3 tracked purchases.
Profile
Jeffrey W. Priest is President & CEO at GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM). Priest has reported 6 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in April 2026.
| Role | President & CEO |
|---|---|
| Notability | 40/100 |
Board memberships
- GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC
Reported roles
- President & CEO
Awards & honors
- Leadership in investment management
- Oversight of diversified investment strategies
Track Record
InsiderAlpha computes a forward-return-based score for every insider with enough Form 4 purchase history. The metrics below reflect realised performance after each tracked open-market purchase.
| InsiderAlpha rating | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
|---|---|
| Total purchases tracked | 3 |
| Purchases with forward-return data | 3 |
| 30-day win rate | 67% |
| 90-day win rate | 67% |
| Avg 5-day return | -0.05% |
| Avg 30-day return | +2.85% |
| Avg 90-day return | +2.03% |
| Best 30-day return | +5.79% |
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for Jeffrey W. Priest go back to 2024: 6 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 2.0 per year. The typical open-market purchase is $121K (4 buys totaling $484K). The largest single buy on record is $191K of GAM 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.
Career & Filing History
Every role Jeffrey W. Priest 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.
- President & CEO at GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM) - 4 filings, 2024 to 2026
- President CEO at GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM) - 2 filings, 2025
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | P - Open-market purchase | 5.0K | $24.68 | $123K |
| 2026-03-13 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | P - Open-market purchase | 800 | $24.90 | $20K |
| 2025-11-25 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | P - Open-market purchase | 7.7K | $24.95 | $191K |
| 2025-10-03 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 22.7K | $62.84 | $1.43M |
| 2025-10-03 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 1.2K | - | |
| 2025-08-28 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 7.7K | $25.08 | $193K |
| 2025-08-28 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 49.0K | $59.95 | $2.94M |
| 2024-12-17 | GAM | GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC | P - Open-market purchase | 6.0K | $25.00 | $150K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeffrey W. Priest?
Jeffrey W. Priest is President & CEO at GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM). Priest has reported 6 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in April 2026.…
Has Jeffrey W. Priest been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 4 open-market purchases ($484K) and 0 open-market sales across all tracked filings.
How accurate is Jeffrey W. Priest's historical track record?
Across 3 tracked purchases, Jeffrey W. Priest averaged +2.8% avg 30-day return with a 67% 30-day win rate. InsiderAlpha rates the track record at 3/5 stars.
Where can I see all of Jeffrey W. Priest'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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