Lamar Smith sold Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: AKAM)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 15 trades in Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) since 2014, 8 purchases and 7 sales, worth an estimated $112K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Lamar Smith sold $1,001 - $15,000 of Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: AKAM) on October 15, 2015. Since that trade, AKAM is up +50.10% against the S&P 500 up +329.05%, an outperformance of -278.95%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of AKAM (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.14). The most recent disclosed AKAM transaction shown was dated August 1, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Lamar Smith's AKAM trades vs the price
AKAM is up +50.10% since Lamar Smith sold on October 15, 2015, versus +329.05% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith AKAM 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.
Lamar Smith & AKAM trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM), 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 Lamar Smith sell AKAM?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) on October 15, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has AKAM performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold AKAM on October 15, 2015, the stock is up +50.10%, versus +329.05% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -278.95%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded AKAM?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 15 AKAM trades since 2014 (8 purchases and 7 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 AKAM trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM) on the Akamai Technologies 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.