When a CEO buys a bunch of shares at their own bank, it usually gets a lot of people talking. From what I've seen, it makes regular investors feel more positive, kind of like, “Hey, if the person running this place is risking their own money, maybe it’s not as risky as people think!”

With Fidelity Bank, the CEO's move came around the time of some legal trouble rumors, so it's almost like she wanted to send a loud message that she’s not worried. Honestly, most of the time the share price won’t suddenly explode just because of this, but I do think it helps the stock stay strong. Like if I was thinking about selling, seeing the CEO doubling down might make me hang on a little longer.

But I also know not everybody trusts these things blindly. Some people can be super skeptical, questioning if it’s just for show or to distract from some bigger flaw. But if the company had any secrets, breaking stock market rules would get them in trouble quick. I’d take it as a good sign, unless a bunch of other weird stuff starts happening at the same time. For most folks, it’s a vote of confidence that really matters, at least in the short run.