This article explores the 20 stocks insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout. Previously, we covered the 20 Small-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying in Q1 2025.
President Donald Trump called April 2 a “Liberation Day” after signing an executive order that imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with some exceptions. As a result, 57 countries will face higher tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. While general tariffs took effect on April 5, the elevated rates are set to begin on April 9. These so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ triggered retaliation from trade partners and contributed to a decline in the stock market.” On Sunday, Trump said, “I don’t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” as reported by CNBC.
The blue-chip companies closed the Monday market session 0.91% lower, while the broader market index closed 0.23% lower after briefly entering bear market territory during the session. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher.
Amid these tariff wars and overwhelming market uncertainty, insider trading often comes to focus. Why? When executives buy stock, it can suggest confidence in the company’s future. On the other hand, insider sales don’t have to be a negative sign for the company, because they can reflect personal decisions or investment diversification. This means that insider trading should be considered alongside the company’s financial health and market conditions.
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Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. From this list, we ranked the top 20 stocks with the highest value of insider purchases.
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Let’s take a look at the 20 stocks insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout.
20. NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE)
NIKE designs, develops, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment worldwide under various brand names, including NIKE, Converse, and Jumpman. The company also operates digital platforms and sells its products through retail stores, digital platforms, and independent distributors.
In April, one insider purchased around $502,756 worth of Nike shares at an average price of $58.46 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $54.95 per share, having dropped 27.38% year-to-date and 38.94% over the past 12 months.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Nike reported revenues of $11.3 billion, down 9% on a reported basis compared to the prior year. Gross margin decreased 330 basis points to 41.5%.
According to StockAnalysis, 31 analysts rate Nike stock as a “Buy,” with a price target of $89.11 per share. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 62.40% from the latest price.
Nike is also one of the 11 blue chip stocks to invest in at 52-week lows.
19. Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:GTE)
Gran Tierra Energy is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in Colombia, Canada, and Ecuador. GTE operates across three major regions, with its production consisting of 80% liquids and 20% gas, totaling about 47,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boepd). The company has reserves valued at $3.6 billion, offering significant growth opportunities and long-term production potential.
This month, one insider bought around $537,600 worth of Gran Tierra Energy shares at an average price of $4.80 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $3.81 per share, having declined 47.30% since the beginning of the year and 54.80% over the past 12 months.
For the full year 2024, Gran Tierra reported a net income of $3.2 million or $0.10 per share (basic and diluted), compared to a net loss of $6.3 million, or $(0.19) per share (basic and diluted) in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $366.8 million, down 8% from $399.4 million in 2023.
According to TipRanks, two analysts rate Gran Tierra Energy stock as a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $7.05 per share. The average price target suggests an 85.04% upside from the latest price.
