Hope Bancorp Inc insider trading
Every open-market purchase and sale by Hope Bancorp Inc's officers, directors and largest shareholders since November 4, 2021, and what the share price did next.
Does following Hope Bancorp Inc’s insiders pay?
From November 8, 2010 to September 9, 2026, 26 insiders reported 14 open-market purchases and 61 sales not made under a pre-set plan in Hope Bancorp Inc. Twelve months after each purchase was reported, the shares were +10.9% against the S&P 500 on average (median +17.9%), over 14 purchases with a full year of prices; 71% beat the index. After sales, the shares moved −12.7% against the index over 12 months (a negative figure means selling was the right call). That rests on fewer than 20 purchases, too few to read much into. Buying each purchase the day after it was reported, an equal amount each, held 12 months or until that insider reported a sale, would have turned $10,000 on November 9, 2010 into $44,517 by November 2, 2026, +9.8% a year. It held shares 45% of the time; the S&P 500 on those same days, with Treasury bills otherwise, made $39,219 (+8.9% a year), and held throughout $82,381 (+14.1%).
| Insider | Role | Purchases | 12 months after their purchases | Beat the S&P 500 | Sales | 12 months after their sales | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenger Thomas | SEVP, Chief Risk Officer | 0 | — | — | 14 | −5.1% (10) | September 9, 2026 |
| Koh Steven | Director | 0 | — | — | 12 | −9.3% (12) | November 22, 2024 |
| Kim Jason K | SEVP, Chief Bus. Bnking Ofcr | 0 | — | — | 7 | −22.3% (6) | December 12, 2025 |
| Ha Daisy Y | Director | 0 | — | — | 4 | −34.4% (1) | August 4, 2026 |
| Harris Angelee | EVP, General Counsel | 0 | — | — | 4 | −12.6% (4) | September 11, 2025 |
| Kim Sang Hoon | Director | 0 | — | — | 4 | +8.8% (4) | August 25, 2015 |
| Malone David P | SEVP, Chief Operating Officer | 1 | −6.1% (1) | 0% | 3 | −23.5% (2) | December 12, 2025 |
| Lewis William J | Director | 2 | −2.3% (2) | 50% | 1 | −45.2% (1) | March 15, 2023 |
| Byun Donald | Director | 0 | — | — | 2 | −17.5% (2) | August 23, 2018 |
| Kang Alvin D | President and CEO | 2 | +28.1% (2) | 100% | 0 | — | November 1, 2011 |
| Ko Alex | EVP, CFO | 0 | — | — | 2 | −36.4% (2) | July 23, 2019 |
| Koh Peter | EVP, Chief Credit Officer | 0 | — | — | 2 | −25.3% (2) | February 22, 2019 |
| Song David Lee | EVP, Chief Lending Ofc (West) | 0 | — | — | 2 | −26.6% (2) | August 23, 2018 |
| Broidy Steven David | Director | 1 | +9.3% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | April 29, 2011 |
| Didion Steven J | Director | 1 | −1.7% (1) | 0% | 0 | — | August 8, 2016 |
| Doo Jinho | Director | 0 | — | — | 1 | −21.6% (1) | August 20, 2024 |
| Guldeman Philip | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | 1 | +17.9% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | November 1, 2011 |
| Kim Kevin Sung | President & CEO | 1 | +18.2% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | October 29, 2014 |
| Kim Kyu S. | EVP & Eastern Regional Manager | 0 | — | — | 1 | +32.9% (1) | June 7, 2011 |
| Lee Bonita | Chief Operating Officer & EVP | 1 | −1.5% (1) | 0% | 0 | — | November 8, 2010 |
| Lee Chung Hyun | Director | 0 | — | — | 1 | −54.8% (1) | August 28, 2019 |
| Lee Mark Hakjoon | EVP & Chief Credit Officer | 1 | +17.9% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | November 1, 2011 |
| Paik Jesun | Director | 0 | — | — | 1 | +32.9% (1) | June 7, 2011 |
| Park Ki Suh | Director | 1 | +17.9% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | November 1, 2011 |
| Whang Scott Yoon-Suk | Director | 1 | +17.9% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | November 1, 2011 |
| Zuehls Dale S. | Director | 1 | +11.9% (1) | 100% | 0 | — | May 4, 2023 |
When several insiders traded Hope Bancorp Inc
Months when 2 or more insiders became net buyers, or 3 or more net sellers, of Hope Bancorp Inc in reports dated in the 91 days before the month end, and how the stock did against the S&P 500 from that month end. After the 2 buying crowds with six months of prices, it averaged +11.8% against the index. After 4 selling crowds, −4.9%. One company's history is too short to judge by; the test across every company is the better guide.
| Month | Crowd | 3 months on, vs S&P 500 | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 3 selling | +10.9% | +15.5% | not yet |
| August 30, 2024 | 3 selling | +0.3% | −20.4% | −24.1% |
| May 31, 2023 | 2 buying | +13.7% | +17.5% | +10.8% |
| August 30, 2019 | 3 selling | +1.3% | −10.4% | −55.4% |
| November 30, 2017 | 3 selling | −2.5% | −4.3% | −22.0% |
| November 30, 2011 | 5 buying | −5.1% | +6.0% | +8.4% |