If we are looking for a pattern of knowledge abuse or unusual corporate trade activity, what specific actions constitute a fact pattern?

Answer by  FinanceGuy (82)

There are no "specific" actions, but a pattern of trades that result in a gain or avoid occurring close to positive or negative news announcements may be a clue.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

A pattern of knowledge abuse would be those who have insider information and sold before the adverse event or bought before positive information came out, and this happened more than once.