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KYN Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. Insider Trading

Latest: President Bought $339K of Shares · Apr 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN): 7 distinct insiders account for 27 buy filings and 0 sell filings as of Jun 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: President Baker James C bought $339K, transaction dated Apr 2026.

27 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-06-24

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Buys
27
Sells
0
Insiders
7
Direction
Net buying

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. leadership

Chair
Jr. James C. Baker — Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer

Historically, medium-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~1% over the 30 days after the trade — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 7,162, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

June 2026
2026-06-24
medium
20,000 shares
$271,600
@ $13.58
Significance 6

Director Michael J Hennigan purchases 20,000 shares in KYN across 4 transactions for $271,600.00 at blended average of $13.58

Michael J Hennigan, a Director at Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc., made 4 separate purchases totaling 20,000 shares for $271,600.00 between June 23–24, 2026, establishing a new position where he held zero shares prior. The transactions executed at prices ($13.60, $13.58, $13.53, $13.61) clustered tightly around the blended average of $13.58, representing concentrated accumulation over a brief timeframe. The current price of $13.54 sits -7.9% below the 52-week high of $14.70 and has declined -4.4% over the past 30 days and -5.4% over 90 days, placing this acquisition in a period of downward price momentum relative to recent history. This initial purchase by a board member merits tracking as it represents fresh insider exposure to the fund at a point where the equity has retreated from its year-high range.

2026-06-02
medium
3,621 shares
$50,006
@ $13.81
Significance 6

Director Holli C. Ladhani doubles KYN holdings with 3,621-share purchase at $13.81; prior same-ticker buy showed +2.0% 90-day return.

Director Holli C. Ladhani purchased 3,621 shares at $13.81 on 2026-06-02, doubling holdings from 3,600 to 7,221 shares. The transaction occurred near the 52-week highs, with the stock currently trading at $13.97, -5.0% from the 52-week high of $14.70. Prior to this purchase, Ladhani executed one other buy at KYN on 2026-02-23, which delivered a +2.0% 90-day return, representing a well-timed entry that caught subsequent appreciation. The timing of this second purchase within four months signals repeated discretionary accumulation at the same security, though the stock remains near elevated valuations within its 52-week range.

May 2026
2026-05-13
medium
CFO and Treasurer
2,500 shares
$34,975
@ $13.99
Significance 6

CFO Parker Austin Colby buys 2,500 shares; his 4th open-market purchase in 36 months, mixed prior results at this ticker.

Parker Austin Colby, the CFO and Treasurer, is adding to his position for the fourth time in three years with a purchase that increases his holdings by more than one-fifth. The stock is currently trading well below its 52-week high, down modestly from recent peaks, which aligns with the timing of his previous purchases at this company. However, his track record at this ticker shows mixed results: one of his three prior buys at KYN was followed by significant gains over the subsequent quarter, while the other two saw the stock decline at both the 30-day and 90-day marks. This repeat buying at lower prices from a CFO suggests continued conviction in the company, but the inconsistent outcomes from his past purchases here warrant caution about reading too much into any single transaction. The filing reflects sustained insider interest, not a clear directional signal.

April 2026
2026-04-27
critical
President
25,000 shares
$339,250
@ $13.57
Significance 7

KYN: C-suite executive purchases 25,000 shares at $13.57, signaling confidence despite recent pullback

A C-suite executive at Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund purchased a meaningful stake in the open market, committing over $339,000 to the position. This buy occurred while the stock was trading noticeably below its recent highs and down from levels seen a month prior, suggesting the insider is adding conviction during a period of weakness rather than chasing momentum. The transaction size—representing a material addition to existing holdings—indicates confidence in the company's direction despite near-term headwinds. Energy infrastructure funds like KYN are sensitive to commodity cycles, interest rate expectations, and distribution sustainability; this insider action signals the executive believes current valuations offer opportunity. The timing and conviction level make this a signal worth investigating further, particularly to understand what the insider sees in the fund's portfolio positioning or distribution yield relative to broader market conditions.

2026-04-20
low
Executive Vice President
5,000 shares
$65,950
@ $13.19
Significance 3

EVP James bought 5,000 KYN shares at $13.19; prior KYN purchases at KYN show 0-of-2 well-timed 90d outcomes, cross-ticker record averages -5.6% over 90d

Little Harrison James, Executive Vice President, purchased 5,000 shares of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) at $13.19 on 2026-04-17, increasing his holdings by 31.9% to 20,661 shares post-transaction. His prior trades at KYN (3 total including this one) reveal a pattern of unsuccessful timing: the two prior purchases showed zero well-timed 90-day outcomes, with results ranging from -1.1% to -10.0% over that horizon. Across his broader open-market history spanning all tickers, James's track record averages a -5.6% return over 90 days with a 0.00% win rate, suggesting the timing pattern at KYN is consistent with his wider trading activity. The stock is currently trading at $13.27, off 7.5% from its 52-week high and down 5.0% over the last 30 days, placing this purchase in a downtrend rather than at an inflection point.

2026-04-08
high
President
25,000 shares
$341,750
@ $13.67
Significance 6

President Baker James C buys 25,000 shares of KYN at $13.67; 90-day track record shows 2 of 3 prior same-ticker buys delivered +17.4%, +15.9% gains

Baker James C, President of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, purchased 25,000 shares at $13.67 on 2026-04-08, bringing his total holdings to 978,019 shares (+2.6% net increase). This marks his third buy in the past three weeks at KYN (following 2026-03-27 and 2026-03-20 purchases). His same-ticker purchase history shows a pattern of timing: his two prior measurable buy trades at KYN (2025-11-24 and 2025-11-19) both posted strong 90-day returns of +17.4% and +15.9%, respectively, representing 2 of 3 prior trades at this ticker that were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The current price of $13.88 sits just 1.5% above the transaction price, still 3.2% below the 52-week high of $14.34, positioning the stock within its typical trading range.

March 2026
2026-03-27
medium
President
25,000 shares
$359,500
@ $14.38
Significance 6

KYN President Baker James C bought 25,000 shares at $14.38 on 2026-03-27; cluster activity with 2 other insiders in past 14 days

Baker James C purchased 25,000 shares at $14.38, bringing holdings to 936,040 shares (+2.7% from prior holdings of 911,040 shares). This buy occurs within a cluster pattern: two other insiders have purchased KYN shares within the past 14 days. At his same-ticker history at KYN, Baker's prior four measurable buys showed a 50% win rate on 90-day returns (2 of 4 trades were well-timed, with the two most recent November 2025 buys returning +17.4% and +15.9% over 90 days). The current stock price of $14.34 sits at the 52-week high, with the transaction at $14.38 occurring 7 days prior. The clustering of insider buys at or near the 52-week high warrants investor attention to the underlying business rationale and near-term catalysts.

2026-03-25
medium
CFO and Treasurer
2,500 shares
$35,800
@ $14.32
Significance 6

CFO Parker Austin Colby bought 2,500 shares of KYN at $14.32; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders buying in past 14 days

Parker Austin Colby, CFO and Treasurer, purchased 2,500 shares at $14.32, increasing his holdings to 12,011 shares (+26.3% vs pre-transaction holdings of 9,511 shares). This transaction is notable as part of a cluster pattern—2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated accumulation at this price level. At his prior trades at KYN, Colby's record was mixed: a buy on 2025-04-08 delivered +11.3% over 90 days, but a buy on 2025-09-22 resulted in -2.9%. The current price of $14.23 sits 0.8% below the 52-week high of $14.34, and the stock is up 17.2% over 90 days, suggesting the company is near elevated valuations. The multi-insider buying pattern warrants attention as a potential data point about management's assessment of current opportunity, though Colby's mixed prior timing at this specific holding counsels caution.

2026-03-23
medium
President
25,000 shares
$349,642
@ $13.99
Significance 5

Baker buys 25,000 KYN shares at $13.99; holds 911.0K post-trade, up 2.8% from prior position.

Baker James C, President of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, purchased 25,000 shares at $13.99 on 2026-03-20, increasing his holdings to 911,040 shares (+2.8% vs. pre-transaction level of 886,040). The current price of $14.01 sits 2.3% below the 52-week high of $14.34 and 1.7% above the 30-day prior level. His prior trading history at KYN shows 5 buys with mixed timing outcomes: 2 of 5 prior buys achieved positive 90-day returns (well-timed), while 3 underperformed over the 90-day window. His cross-ticker buy track record across 11 prior open-market purchases shows a 45.45% 90-day win rate and an average 90-day return of 3.3%, establishing a baseline of modestly successful open-market buying behavior. This incremental purchase reflects continued engagement with the fund but does not demonstrate exceptional timing prescience at this particular ticker.

2026-03-19
medium
Executive Vice President
5,000 shares
$70,575
@ $14.12
Significance 4

EVP Little Harrison James buys 5,000 shares of KYN at $14.12; holdings rise 47.2% to 15,599 shares

Little Harrison James, as Executive Vice President, purchased 5,000 shares of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN) at $14.12 on 2026-03-19, increasing his holdings by 47.2% to 15,599 shares. The purchase price of $14.12 is within the 52-week range and 1.8% below the 52-week high of $14.34, with the stock up 19.1% over the prior 90 days. However, his prior purchase history at KYN presents a cautionary pattern: of his 2 previous buys at this ticker (2025-06-11 and 2025-01-17), neither generated positive 90-day returns, with the January 2025 purchase declining 10.0% over the subsequent 90 days. His cross-ticker track record shows 2 prior buys with an average 90-day return of -5.6% and a 0.00% win rate, suggesting a pattern of ill-timed purchases across both this security and his broader portfolio activity.

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