Quick Takeaways
- EQS - EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. has 5 insiders with reported activity on this page.
- No net insider buy/sell flow is currently reported for the last year.
- Recent transaction rows are available for direct filing-level review.
Insider Transactions Reported by 5 Insiders of EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
- Symbol
- EQS on NYSE
- Location
- Houston, TX
What Changed
- No meaningful buy/sell imbalance is currently visible in the one-year window.
- Activity will update as new Forms 3/4/5 are filed.
Why This Matters
- This page gives a plain-language issuer insider context before you inspect transaction-level evidence.
- Use the filing links below to verify timestamps, codes, and ownership impacts directly from SEC forms.
Source Evidence
Filed on Form 4
See Original Filing
Issuer insider activity is sourced from SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5.
Insider trading overview
Last 12 monthsInsider buy and sell flow is broadly balanced over the last 12 months. No Buy or Sell transactions have been reported since 17 May 2025.
Buys
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
Sells
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
Net
$0
Shares: 0
Insiders: 0
| Window (months) | Buy shares | Sell shares | Buy $ | Sell $ | Net $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 3-6 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 6-9 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 9-12 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include:
| Name | Relationship | Holdings Value | Past Year Net Change | Change % | Valuation | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Hardy | CEO, Director, 10%+ Owner | $9,692,882 | Mixed | 16 Sep 2025 | ||
| Tokarz Michael T. | 10%+ Owner | $4,694,911 | Mixed | 28 Sep 2021 | ||
| Kenneth I. Denos | Secretary, Director | $834,813 | Mixed | 16 Sep 2025 | ||
| Bertrand Des Pallieres | 10%+ Owner | $511,241 | Mixed | 29 Sep 2021 | ||
| KNAUSS ROBERT L | Director | $138,632 | Filing P/S | 14 Jul 2023 |
Top shareholders of EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. (13F + 13D/G + 3/4/5)
Grouped by holder across the latest SEC ownership disclosures. Ownership % is shown only when it is directly reported or safely comparable across share classes.
Methodology: rows are grouped by holder and ranked by the holder's primary source value. — indicates unavailable or non-comparable values; "mixed-class rows" means the latest filing spans non-comparable classes.
| Holder | Source | Role / Reporting | Ownership % | Shares | Holdings Value | 12M Net Δ | As of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Hardy |
3/4/5
|
CEO, Director, 10%+ Owner |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,861,706
|
$9,692,882 | — | 16 Sep 2025 | |
| Tokarz Michael T. |
3/4/5
|
10%+ Owner |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,172,237
|
$4,694,911 | — | 28 Sep 2021 | |
| Kenneth I. Denos |
3/4/5
|
Secretary, Director |
—
class O/S missing
|
332,595
|
$834,813 | — | 16 Sep 2025 | |
| Bertrand Des Pallieres |
3/4/5
|
10%+ Owner |
—
class O/S missing
|
345,433
|
$511,241 | — | 29 Sep 2021 | |
| KNAUSS ROBERT L |
3/4/5
|
Director |
—
class O/S missing
|
93,670
|
$138,632 | — | 14 Jul 2023 | |
| MORGAN STANLEY |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
35,666
|
$65,627 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| SHUFRO ROSE & CO LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
31,287
|
$57,569 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| MSH Capital Advisors LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
21,666
|
$39,865 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| SCHWARZ DYGOS WHEELER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
20,000
|
$36,800 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
9,102
|
$16,748 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
4,947
|
$9,102 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| NBC SECURITIES, INC. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,800
|
$5,152 | — | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1
|
$1 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent Insider Transactions by Companies or Individuals for EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
Showing up to 300 most recent insider transactions from the last 12 months.
| Insider | Symbol | Class | Transaction | % | Value $ | * Price $ | Shares | Shares Owned | Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth I. Denos | EQS | Common | Award | 25.2% | 66,841 | 332,595 | 16 Sep 2025 | I | ||
| John A. Hardy | EQS | Common Stock | Award | 3.59% | 133,682 | 3,861,706 | 16 Sep 2025 | I | ||
| Kenneth I. Denos | EQS | Common Stock | Award | 302.7% | 250,000 | 332,595 | 16 Sep 2025 | I |
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.