BOTJBANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC Insider Trading
Latest: Director Bought $24K of Shares · May 2026
2 filings analyzed·Latest 2026-05-08
Insider buys
2
Insider sells
0
Unique insiders
2
Direction
Net buying
May 2026
2026-05-08
Cluster
high
Phillip C Jamerson
Buy
1,000 shares
$23,397
@ $23.40
Significance7/10
Director Phillip C Jamerson purchases 1,000 shares as part of multi-insider buying wave in profitable regional bank trading near 52-week highs.
Director Phillip C Jamerson added to his stake in Bank of the James while the stock trades just shy of its 52-week high and has rallied substantially over recent months. This purchase is part of a broader wave: three insiders bought within a two-week window, suggesting activity across the board at the company. What makes this noteworthy is Jamerson's track record at this specific stock—every prior purchase he made has resulted in the stock rising over the following months, and he has not sold shares in his entire filing history. He is now buying again in a company that remains profitable with revenue growth intact, and where the stock continues to command a modest valuation multiple. His repeat buying pattern, combined with uniform positive outcomes on prior purchases at this ticker, distinguishes this from typical retail-investor activity and warrants attention for those watching director behavior.
Director William C Bryant purchases 1,043 shares of BOTJ; stock recovered sharply in recent months and director has consistent history of well-timed purchases in this stock.
Director William C Bryant is adding to his holdings in Bank of the James Financial Group through an open-market purchase as the stock has rallied significantly from its lows over the past three months. His track record in this specific stock is strong—of his five prior purchases, four delivered positive returns within a three-month window, with one modestly negative near-term result. The company itself presents a solid fundamental picture: profitable with growing revenue and a reasonable valuation multiple, suggesting Bryant is buying a financially healthy business rather than speculating on a turnaround. This purchase is particularly noteworthy because it represents a continued conviction pattern—Bryant has been a consistent buyer of BOTJ shares over time, and he's now accumulating again despite the stock trading near its recent highs, which deviates from the typical insider behavior of buying into weakness. The alignment between his prior success timing shares in this exact company and his willingness to keep buying indicates confidence in the business outlook.
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