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NYSE: MRKMerck & Company Inc
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Katherine M. Clark bought Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)

Katherine M. Clark (D-MA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 9 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2014, 6 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $97K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Katherine M. Clark bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on January 23, 2014. Since that trade, MRK is up +286.90% against the S&P 500 up +391.31%, an outperformance of -104.41%.

Across these filings, Katherine M. Clark has been a net buyer of MRK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.00). The most recent disclosed MRK transaction shown was dated September 16, 2021. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

MRK trades
9
Disclosed Vol
$97K
Buys
6
67%
Sells
3
33%
Buy / Sell
2.00
ratio
First → Last
2014–2021

Katherine M. Clark's MRK trades vs the price

MRK is up +286.90% since Katherine M. Clark bought on January 23, 2014, versus +391.31% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+286.90%
S&P 500 change since trade
+391.31%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-104.41%

All Katherine M. Clark MRK trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
September 16, 2021SELL$62.57+108.33%
July 27, 2021BUY$67.09+94.32%+$5K
July 27, 2021BUY$67.09+94.32%+$5K
November 18, 2015SELL$37.39+248.68%
October 28, 2014SELL$37.30+249.48%
August 26, 2014BUY$39.91+226.60%+$9K
August 14, 2014BUY$38.97+234.49%+$10K
February 27, 2014BUY$37.00+252.35%+$10K
January 23, 2014BUY$33.69+286.90%+$12K

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.

Katherine M. Clark & MRK trading FAQ

Is it legal for Katherine M. Clark 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 Katherine M. Clark buy MRK?

Katherine M. Clark disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on January 23, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has MRK performed since Katherine M. Clark's trade?

Since Katherine M. Clark bought MRK on January 23, 2014, the stock is up +286.90%, versus +391.31% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -104.41%.

How many times has Katherine M. Clark traded MRK?

Katherine M. Clark has disclosed 9 MRK trades since 2014 (6 purchases and 3 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 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.

Katherine M. Clark's MRK tradesAll congressional filings for Merck & Company IncKatherine M. Clark'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.