Lamar Smith sold Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ: ALGN)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Align Technology Inc (ALGN) since 2015, 1 purchase and 4 sales, worth an estimated $40K 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 Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ: ALGN) on November 15, 2017. Since that trade, ALGN is down -27.73% against the S&P 500 up +224.84%, an outperformance of -252.58%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of ALGN (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.25). The most recent disclosed ALGN transaction shown was dated April 20, 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 ALGN trades vs the price
ALGN is down -27.73% since Lamar Smith sold on November 15, 2017, versus +224.84% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith ALGN 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 & ALGN trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Align Technology Inc (ALGN) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Align Technology Inc (ALGN), 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 ALGN?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Align Technology Inc (ALGN) on November 15, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has ALGN performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold ALGN on November 15, 2017, the stock is down -27.73%, versus +224.84% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -252.58%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded ALGN?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 5 ALGN trades since 2015 (1 purchase and 4 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 ALGN trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Align Technology Inc (ALGN) on the Align Technology 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.