Alan S. Lowenthal bought PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL)
Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) since 2015, 3 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $89K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Alan S. Lowenthal bought $1,001 - $15,000 of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) on September 1, 2015. Since that trade, PYPL is up +73.71% against the S&P 500 up +355.08%, an outperformance of -281.37%.
Across these filings, Alan S. Lowenthal has been a net buyer of PYPL (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.50). The most recent disclosed PYPL transaction shown was dated February 27, 2020. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Alan S. Lowenthal's PYPL trades vs the price
PYPL is up +73.71% since Alan S. Lowenthal bought on September 1, 2015, versus +355.08% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Alan S. Lowenthal PYPL trades
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 & PYPL trading FAQ
Is it legal for Alan S. Lowenthal to trade PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL), 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 buy PYPL?
Alan S. Lowenthal disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) on September 1, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has PYPL performed since Alan S. Lowenthal's trade?
Since Alan S. Lowenthal bought PYPL on September 1, 2015, the stock is up +73.71%, versus +355.08% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -281.37%.
How many times has Alan S. Lowenthal traded PYPL?
Alan S. Lowenthal has disclosed 5 PYPL trades since 2015 (3 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 PYPL trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) on the PayPal Holdings Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
Alan S. Lowenthal's PYPL tradesAll congressional filings for PayPal Holdings IncAlan S. Lowenthal's full profile
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.