Lamar Smith bought Ametek Inc (NYSE: AME)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 3 trades in Ametek Inc (AME) since 2014, 2 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $24K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Lamar Smith bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Ametek Inc (NYSE: AME) on May 5, 2015. Since that trade, AME is up +378.94% against the S&P 500 up +319.79%, an outperformance of +59.15%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of AME (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.00). The most recent disclosed AME transaction shown was dated February 2, 2016. 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 AME trades vs the price
AME is up +378.94% since Lamar Smith bought on May 5, 2015, versus +319.79% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith AME trades
Lamar Smith & AME trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Ametek Inc (AME) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Ametek Inc (AME), 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 buy AME?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Ametek Inc (AME) on May 5, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has AME performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought AME on May 5, 2015, the stock is up +378.94%, versus +319.79% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +59.15%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded AME?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 3 AME trades since 2014 (2 purchases and 1 sale). 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 AME trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Ametek Inc (AME) on the Ametek 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.