Lamar Smith sold Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ: CTSH)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 7 trades in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) since 2014, 1 purchase and 6 sales, worth an estimated $56K 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ: CTSH) on January 9, 2014. Since that trade, CTSH is up +28.40% against the S&P 500 up +389.04%, an outperformance of -360.63%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of CTSH (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.17). The most recent disclosed CTSH transaction shown was dated April 16, 2015. 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 CTSH trades vs the price
CTSH is up +28.40% since Lamar Smith sold on January 9, 2014, versus +389.04% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith CTSH 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 & CTSH trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH), 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 CTSH?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) on January 9, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has CTSH performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold CTSH on January 9, 2014, the stock is up +28.40%, versus +389.04% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -360.63%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded CTSH?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 7 CTSH trades since 2014 (1 purchase and 6 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 CTSH trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) on the Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A 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.