Is insider trading a misdemeanor or a felony?
The crime is only a Class B misdemeanor, with a maximum sentence of six months in jail.
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About Insider Trading
Insider trading is buying or selling stock by a corporation's officer or any other "insider" acting on the basis of information that has not been made public, and is a criminal offense under United States law.
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