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SPLSStaples, Inc. (SPLS)
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David E. Price bought Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS)

David E. Price (D-NC), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 2 trades in Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS) since 2014, 1 purchase and 1 sale, worth an estimated $16K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a purchase: David E. Price bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS) on August 12, 2014. Since that trade, SPLS is up +5.67% against the S&P 500 up +359.81%, an outperformance of -354.14%.

Across these filings, David E. Price has been a balanced trader of SPLS (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed SPLS transaction shown was dated September 13, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

SPLS trades
2
Disclosed Vol
$16K
Buys
1
50%
Sells
1
50%
Buy / Sell
1.00
ratio
First → Last
2014–2017

David E. Price's SPLS trades vs the price

SPLS is up +5.67% since David E. Price bought on August 12, 2014, versus +359.81% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+5.67%
S&P 500 change since trade
+359.81%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-354.14%

All David E. Price SPLS trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
September 13, 2017SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
August 12, 2014BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A

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.

David E. Price & SPLS trading FAQ

Is it legal for David E. Price to trade Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS), 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 David E. Price buy SPLS?

David E. Price disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS) on August 12, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has SPLS performed since David E. Price's trade?

Since David E. Price bought SPLS on August 12, 2014, the stock is up +5.67%, versus +359.81% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -354.14%.

How many times has David E. Price traded SPLS?

David E. Price has disclosed 2 SPLS trades since 2014 (1 purchase and 1 sale). 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 SPLS trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Staples, Inc. (SPLS) (SPLS) on the Staples, Inc. (SPLS) congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

David E. Price's SPLS tradesAll congressional filings for Staples, Inc. (SPLS)David E. Price'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.