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NYSE: MRKMerck & Company Inc
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David P. Joyce sold Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)

David P. Joyce (R-OH), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 2 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2015, 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 sale: David P. Joyce sold $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on March 29, 2018. Since that trade, MRK is up +220.68% against the S&P 500 up +213.69%, an outperformance of +6.98%.

Across these filings, David P. Joyce 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.

Data updated

MRK trades
2
Disclosed Vol
$16K
Buys
1
50%
Sells
1
50%
Buy / Sell
1.00
ratio
First → Last
2015–2018

David P. Joyce's MRK trades vs the price

MRK is up +220.68% since David P. Joyce sold on March 29, 2018, versus +213.69% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+220.68%
S&P 500 change since trade
+213.69%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
+6.98%

All David P. Joyce MRK trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
March 29, 2018SELL$40.65+220.68%
July 27, 2015BUY$38.95+234.65%+$10K

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 P. Joyce & MRK trading FAQ

Is it legal for David P. Joyce 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 David P. Joyce sell MRK?

David P. Joyce disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on March 29, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has MRK performed since David P. Joyce's trade?

Since David P. Joyce sold MRK on March 29, 2018, the stock is up +220.68%, versus +213.69% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +6.98%.

How many times has David P. Joyce traded MRK?

David P. Joyce has disclosed 2 MRK trades since 2015 (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 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.

David P. Joyce's MRK tradesAll congressional filings for Merck & Company IncDavid P. Joyce'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.