Verisk Analytics Surges 1.33% as $390M Volume Jumps 63.94% to Top 500 Rank

On August 14, 2025, Verisk Analytics (VRSK) saw a 1.33% price increase, with a trading volume of $390 million—up 63.94% from the previous day. This marked a moderate surge in activity, reflecting heightened market attention.

A key driver was insider activity: Verisk director Christopher John Perry purchased 1,000 shares at $259.80 each, boosting his direct ownership to 1,773 shares. The transaction, disclosed via SEC Form 4, was executed by an attorney-in-fact on August 14. While such purchases often signal confidence, the filing lacks context on intent or broader trading patterns, limiting its immediate market impact assessment.

Separately, institutional investor Townsquare Capital LLC increased its Verisk holdings by 8.5% in Q1 2025, acquiring 1,530 additional shares to hold 19,442 total shares valued at $5.79 million. This aligns with broader institutional appetite for the firm, as 90% of its shares are owned by hedge funds and institutional investors.

The strategy of buying top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 31.52% total return over 365 days, with a 0.98% average daily return. The approach showed volatility, peaking at 7.02% in June 2023 and hitting -4.20% in September 2022, but maintained an overall positive trend, appealing to short-term traders.