Baker James C

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baker James C (President) bought 25,000 shares of KYN at $11.74 on 2025-11-24, adding to 886.0K post-transaction holdings.

Baker James C purchased 25,000 shares at $11.74, representing a +2.9% increase to his prior KYN holdings of 861,040 shares. The timing relative to current valuation is mixed: the stock trades at $11.88, 13.2% below its 52-week high of $13.68. His same-ticker history at KYN shows 5 prior buys with limited success—only 1 of 4 measurable outcomes was well-timed (the April 2025 buy, which returned +10.5% over 90 days), while the others posted negative 90-day returns ranging from -1.8% to -6.3%. His cross-ticker track record across 10 prior buys averaged -2.0% over 30 days and +0.3% over 90 days, with a 33.33% win rate, indicating limited timing accuracy. This latest purchase, coming just 5 days after a November 19 buy at the same ticker, suggests continued exposure accumulation despite a pattern of modest or negative outcomes in this position.

President Baker James C bought 25,000 KYN shares at $11.81; holdings rise to 861,040 shares (+3.0%)

Baker James C purchased 25,000 shares of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund at $11.81, increasing his position from 836,040 to 861,040 shares. The stock currently trades at $11.80, modestly below the transaction price, and sits 13.7% below its 52-week high. Reviewing his prior trades at KYN, only 1 of 5 previous buys resulted in a positive 90-day return (20% well-timed rate), indicating his historical entry points at this ticker have generally not preceded near-term gains. The timing of this purchase does not align with a pattern of effective market entry; this represents a continued accumulation by an officer at a price level where his track record at the same ticker suggests limited upside follow-through.

KYN President Baker buys 25,000 shares at $12.20; holding now 836,040; cross-ticker record shows mixed timing (50% 90d win rate).

Baker James C, President, purchased 25,000 shares at $12.20 on 2025-08-20, adding to an already substantial position of 811,040 shares and expanding it to 836,040 shares. At the current price of $12.25, the stock is -10.4% from its 52-week high, placing it in the lower quartile of recent trading range. Examining his cross-ticker track record across 8 prior open-market buys, Baker's timing has been inconsistent: 50% 90-day win rate with an average 90-day return of +2.1%, suggesting neither strong predictive ability nor persistent misjudgment. At KYN specifically, he has executed 5 prior purchases; only 1 of 3 completed trades achieved positive 90-day returns, with outcomes ranging from +10.5% to -9.4%, indicating no discernible pattern at this ticker. This incremental purchase, while maintaining his existing large position, does not establish a clear directional signal given the mixed historical timing across both scopes.

KYN President Baker James C buys 25,000 shares at $12.31; 2 of 4 prior same-ticker buys were well-timed at 90-day mark.

Baker James C, as President, purchased 25,000 shares at $12.31, increasing his holding by 3.2% to 811,040 shares total. This marks his sixth open-market purchase at KYN in the past year, part of a pattern of accumulation at the fund. Notably, his prior same-ticker trade history shows 2 of 4 measurable buys were well-timed, with 90-day returns ranging from -9.4% to +10.5%, suggesting selective opportunism rather than mechanical buying. The current price of $12.32 sits 9.9% below the 52-week high, providing context for the transaction valuation relative to recent range.

KYN President Baker bought 25,000 shares at $12.59; holdings now 786,040 shares. Stock +4.5% in 30 days.

Baker James C, the President, purchased 25,000 shares at $12.59 on 2025-06-27, increasing his holdings from 761,040 to 786,040 shares (+3.3%). The purchase price sits 8.0% below the 52-week high of $13.68, and the stock has posted a 30-day gain of +4.5% from the transaction date. Examining his same-ticker history at KYN, Baker has made 5 prior purchases, with 2 of 4 prior buys showing positive 90-day returns (well-timed entries). His cross-ticker track record shows 6 prior open-market buys with a 40% win rate at the 90-day horizon and an average 90-day return of +0.4%, indicating modest historical accuracy on timing. This buy occurs against mixed near-term momentum: while the 30-day trend is positive, the 90-day change is -2.6%, and only half of his prior KYN purchases correctly anticipated subsequent price appreciation.

Baker James C bought 25,000 shares of KYN at $11.41; stock down 20.9% from 52-week high, 2 of 3 prior KYN buys showed positive 90d returns

President Baker James C purchased 25,000 shares at $11.41, expanding his holdings by 3.4% to 761,040 shares. The transaction occurred as KYN trades at $10.82, -20.9% from its 52-week high and down 11.1% over the prior 30 days. Reviewing Baker's same-ticker history at KYN, 2 of 3 prior buys with measurable outcomes produced positive 90-day returns (2024-01-10: +8.8%, 2023-11-30: +7.2%), suggesting a pattern of well-timed entry points at this holding. The current price action—declining sharply—provides context for this incremental accumulation amid recent weakness in the fund.