David Perdue bought Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)
David Perdue (R-GA), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 6 trades in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) since 2016, 4 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $164K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: David Perdue bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) on March 22, 2017. Since that trade, COST is up +582.59% against the S&P 500 up +259.08%, an outperformance of +323.52%.
Across these filings, David Perdue has been a net buyer of COST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.00). The most recent disclosed COST transaction shown was dated April 14, 2020. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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David Perdue's COST trades vs the price
COST is up +582.59% since David Perdue bought on March 22, 2017, versus +259.08% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All David Perdue COST 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.
David Perdue & COST trading FAQ
Is it legal for David Perdue to trade Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), 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 Perdue buy COST?
David Perdue disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on March 22, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has COST performed since David Perdue's trade?
Since David Perdue bought COST on March 22, 2017, the stock is up +582.59%, versus +259.08% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +323.52%.
How many times has David Perdue traded COST?
David Perdue has disclosed 6 COST trades since 2016 (4 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 COST trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on the Costco Wholesale Corp 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.