Insider trading is regarded as an unethical practice that promotes insiders’ self-interests at the expense of uninformed traders. We investigate the association between a chief executive officer (CEO)’s marital status and her tendency to profit from insider trading. We argue that marriage...

The monthly value of insider trades increases over 200% in firms headquartered in counties with a climate disaster. Climate-induced insider trading holds in general but is stronger when investors are distracted and less prevalent when insiders face higher litigation risk. Firm fundamentals...