Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18
Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs Sells 3,226 Shares for $310,212, Trimming Stake by 2%
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18

Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs Sells 3,226 Shares for $310,212, Trimming Stake by 2%

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18

Summary

  • $310,212 worth of Nasdaq stock was sold by Capital Access Platforms President Nelson Griggs on Aug. 10 at a weighted average price of $96.16 a share.
  • The disposal covered 3,226 directly held shares and reduced his direct position by about 2%, indicating a limited liquidity move rather than a major exit.
  • Griggs still held 201,775 directly owned shares after the sale, valued at about $19.29 million based on Nasdaq's Aug. 10 closing price of $95.62.
  • That remaining stake includes 52,724 restricted stock units and 149,051 performance-based units, leaving his equity exposure tied to Nasdaq's future performance.
  • Nasdaq shares closed at $95.02 on Aug. 11 after ending Aug. 10 at $95.62, with the stock down about 1% over the prior year.

Insights

Could the recent pattern of Nasdaq insider selling signal hidden market concerns, or is it just routine executive compensation cashing out?
With Nasdaq expanding its digital liquidity through acquisitions, how will ongoing insider stock sales impact overall investor confidence in 2026?