Ed Whitfield bought Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN)
Ed Whitfield (R-KY), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) since 2015, all purchases, worth an estimated $32K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Ed Whitfield bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) on February 8, 2016. Since that trade, AMZN is up +828.70% against the S&P 500 up +365.46%, an outperformance of +463.25%.
Across these filings, Ed Whitfield has been a net buyer of AMZN. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Ed Whitfield's AMZN trades vs the price
AMZN is up +828.70% since Ed Whitfield bought on February 8, 2016, versus +365.46% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Ed Whitfield AMZN trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2016 | BUY | $24.41 | +828.70% | -$4K | |
| January 29, 2016 | BUY | $29.35 | +672.23% | -$5K | |
| January 7, 2016 | BUY | $30.40 | +645.63% | -$5K | |
| December 11, 2015 | BUY | $32.01 | +608.12% | -$5K |
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.
Ed Whitfield & AMZN trading FAQ
Is it legal for Ed Whitfield to trade Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), 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 Ed Whitfield buy AMZN?
Ed Whitfield disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) on February 8, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has AMZN performed since Ed Whitfield's trade?
Since Ed Whitfield bought AMZN on February 8, 2016, the stock is up +828.70%, versus +365.46% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +463.25%.
How many times has Ed Whitfield traded AMZN?
Ed Whitfield has disclosed 4 AMZN trades since 2015. 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 AMZN trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) on the Amazon.com 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.