Thomas Finke Buys Shares of VENU

Thomas Finke acquired 15,000 shares of VENU at a price of $3.74 each.

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Key Points

  • Thomas Finke purchased 15,000 shares of VENU on May 26, 2026, at $3.74 per share.
  • VENU shares traded around $2.88 on Monday amid increased institutional activity.
  • Several institutional investors, including Anson Funds Management and Nantahala Capital, opened new positions in VENU.

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Thomas Finke recently bought 15,000 shares of VENU at a price of $3.74 each on May 26, 2026. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program, indicating personal interest or confidence in the company's prospects.

Insider trading track record

FINKE THOMAS vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return -22.99% S&P 500 -0.26%
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Insider Buying and Selling at Venu Holding Corporation

In addition to Thomas Finke's purchase, VENU has seen other insider activity. Jay Roth, the CEO and Chairman, made significant buys, acquiring 2,500,000 shares on June 5, 2026, without a disclosed price. Earlier in the year, Roth also bought 62,500 shares twice on March 10, 2026, at $4.00 each, and 4,000 shares on February 20, 2026, at $5.23 each. Kevin Wayne O'Neil sold 150,000 shares on May 7, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in VENU

Several institutional investors have shown interest in VENU. Anson Funds Management LP opened a new position with 5,508,548 shares worth approximately $18.23 million. Nantahala Capital Management, LLC also initiated a stake with 2,046,705 shares valued at about $6.77 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 1,793,312 shares, bringing its total to $5.94 million. Graham Capital Management, L.P. acquired 1,530,628 shares, valued at $5.07 million. Citadel Advisors LLC boosted its holding by 840,061 shares, now holding 1,431,454 shares worth about $4.74 million. Empery Asset Management, LP also opened a new position with 1,007,729 shares valued at $3.34 million.

Venu Holding Corporation Stock Up 42.6%

Shares of VENU traded near $2.88 on Monday. The stock has experienced significant institutional interest, as evidenced by recent filings. However, specific financial metrics such as market cap, P/E ratio, and others are not available at this time.

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Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 11, 2025, Northland Capital Markets initiated coverage on VENU with a 'buy' rating and a price target of $15.00. This coverage suggests a positive outlook from the analyst community.

Bottom Line

Thomas Finke's purchase of VENU shares adds to the growing insider and institutional interest in the company. While insider transactions can signal confidence, they are just one piece of the puzzle investors consider. The recent institutional activity and analyst coverage highlight VENU as a stock to watch. However, as always, these insights are based on past data and may not reflect current conditions.

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