Diane Black sold Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT)
Diane Black (R-TN), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Caterpillar Inc (CAT) since 2012, 2 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $57K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Diane Black sold $1,000 - $15,000 of Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) on February 21, 2014. Since that trade, CAT is up +1026.89% against the S&P 500 up +396.56%, an outperformance of +630.33%.
Across these filings, Diane Black has been a balanced trader of CAT (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed CAT transaction shown was dated May 18, 2015. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Diane Black's CAT trades vs the price
CAT is up +1026.89% since Diane Black sold on February 21, 2014, versus +396.56% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Diane Black CAT trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2015 | SELL | $67.42 | +1100.22% | — | |
| November 25, 2014 | BUY | $79.80 | +913.95% | +$51K | |
| February 21, 2014 | SELL | $71.80 | +1026.89% | — | |
| August 14, 2012 | BUY | $62.26 | +1199.61% | +$257K |
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.
Diane Black & CAT trading FAQ
Is it legal for Diane Black 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 Diane Black sell CAT?
Diane Black disclosed a sale of $1,000 - $15,000 of Caterpillar Inc (CAT) on February 21, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has CAT performed since Diane Black's trade?
Since Diane Black sold CAT on February 21, 2014, the stock is up +1026.89%, versus +396.56% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +630.33%.
How many times has Diane Black traded CAT?
Diane Black has disclosed 4 CAT trades since 2012 (2 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 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.