Although US stocks closed mixed on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades.

When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.

Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.

Asana

• The Trade: Asana, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASAN) President, CEO and Chairman Dustin Moskovitz acquired a total of 240,000 shares an average price of $22.90. To acquire these shares, it cost around $5.5 million.
• What’s Happening: Citigroup recently maintained Asana with a Neutral and raised the price target from $24 to $26.
• What Asana Does: Asana Inc is a software company. The company provides a platform for work management that helps teams orchestrate work, from daily tasks to cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Safety Insurance Group

• The Trade: Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFT) 10% owner Plymouth Rock Co Inc acquired a total of 32,384 shares at an average price of $67.24. To acquire these shares, it cost around $2.18 million
• What’s Happening: The company posted net loss of $12.3 million, or $0.84 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, versus year-ago net income of $7.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share.
• What Safety Insurance Group Does: Safety Insurance Group Inc is a provider of private passenger automobile insurance in Massachusetts.

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