Austin Scott sold Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT)
Austin Scott (R-GA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Caterpillar Inc (CAT) since 2014, 2 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $65K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Austin Scott sold $1,001 - $15,000 of Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) on May 1, 2015. Since that trade, CAT is up +1073.24% against the S&P 500 up +316.17%, an outperformance of +757.07%.
Across these filings, Austin Scott has been a net seller of CAT (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). The most recent disclosed CAT transaction shown was dated August 21, 2015. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Austin Scott's CAT trades vs the price
CAT is up +1073.24% since Austin Scott sold on May 1, 2015, versus +316.17% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Austin Scott CAT 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.
Austin Scott & CAT trading FAQ
Is it legal for Austin Scott to trade Caterpillar Inc (CAT) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Caterpillar Inc (CAT), 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 Austin Scott sell CAT?
Austin Scott disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Caterpillar Inc (CAT) on May 1, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has CAT performed since Austin Scott's trade?
Since Austin Scott sold CAT on May 1, 2015, the stock is up +1073.24%, versus +316.17% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +757.07%.
How many times has Austin Scott traded CAT?
Austin Scott has disclosed 5 CAT trades since 2014 (2 purchases and 3 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 CAT trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Caterpillar Inc (CAT) on the Caterpillar 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.