Which of the following is defined as the use of material nonpublic information about a company to make investment profits?

A) Underwriting
B) Insider trading
C) Thrift supervision
D) Self-regulation

Insider Trading

The illegal activity of trading a public company's stock or other securities by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company.

Material Nonpublic Information

Confidential, significant information about a company that has not been released to the public and could affect its stock price or investment decisions.