Alan S. Lowenthal sold Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)
Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2016, 2 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $98K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Alan S. Lowenthal sold $567.58 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on January 8, 2018. Since that trade, MRK is up +210.98% against the S&P 500 up +202.57%, an outperformance of +8.41%.
Across these filings, Alan S. Lowenthal has been a balanced trader of MRK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Alan S. Lowenthal's MRK trades vs the price
MRK is up +210.98% since Alan S. Lowenthal sold on January 8, 2018, versus +202.57% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Alan S. Lowenthal MRK trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2018 | SELL | $41.92 | +210.98% | — | |
| November 8, 2017 | SELL | $41.51 | +214.07% | — | |
| January 21, 2016 | BUY | $35.41 | +268.16% | +$51K | |
| January 21, 2016 | BUY | $35.41 | +268.16% | +$51K |
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Alan S. Lowenthal & MRK trading FAQ
Is it legal for Alan S. Lowenthal to trade Merck & Company Inc (MRK) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Merck & Company Inc (MRK), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. Quantellect tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Alan S. Lowenthal sell MRK?
Alan S. Lowenthal disclosed a sale of $567.58 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on January 8, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MRK performed since Alan S. Lowenthal's trade?
Since Alan S. Lowenthal sold MRK on January 8, 2018, the stock is up +210.98%, versus +202.57% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +8.41%.
How many times has Alan S. Lowenthal traded MRK?
Alan S. Lowenthal has disclosed 4 MRK trades since 2016 (2 purchases and 2 sales). Every disclosed trade is listed on this page.
How soon must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must publicly report a covered transaction within 45 days of the trade. Filings can still be delayed, amended, or contain errors.
Where can I see all congressional MRK trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on the Merck & Company Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. Estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived algorithmically from public filings and end-of-day market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.