Ed Whitfield bought GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE)
Ed Whitfield (R-KY), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in GE Aerospace (GE) since 2014, 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 GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) on May 5, 2016. Since that trade, GE is up +178.66% against the S&P 500 up +325.92%, an outperformance of -147.26%.
Across these filings, Ed Whitfield has been a net buyer of GE. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Ed Whitfield's GE trades vs the price
GE is up +178.66% since Ed Whitfield bought on May 5, 2016, versus +325.92% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Ed Whitfield GE trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2016 | BUY | $127.41 | +178.66% | +$86K | |
| January 15, 2016 | BUY | $120.48 | +194.70% | +$90K | |
| December 3, 2015 | BUY | $126.05 | +181.68% | +$85K | |
| September 24, 2014 | BUY | $105.00 | +238.14% | +$100K |
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 & GE trading FAQ
Is it legal for Ed Whitfield to trade GE Aerospace (GE) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including GE Aerospace (GE), 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 GE?
Ed Whitfield disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of GE Aerospace (GE) on May 5, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has GE performed since Ed Whitfield's trade?
Since Ed Whitfield bought GE on May 5, 2016, the stock is up +178.66%, versus +325.92% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -147.26%.
How many times has Ed Whitfield traded GE?
Ed Whitfield has disclosed 4 GE trades since 2014. 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 GE trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in GE Aerospace (GE) on the GE Aerospace 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.