Lamar Smith bought Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 10 trades in Dollar General Corporation (DG) since 2015, 6 purchases and 4 sales, worth an estimated $80K 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 Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) on February 19, 2015. Since that trade, DG is up +111.14% against the S&P 500 up +319.50%, an outperformance of -208.35%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of DG (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.50). The most recent disclosed DG transaction shown was dated March 23, 2017. 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 DG trades vs the price
DG is up +111.14% since Lamar Smith bought on February 19, 2015, versus +319.50% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith DG 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 & DG trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Dollar General Corporation (DG) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Dollar General Corporation (DG), 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 DG?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Dollar General Corporation (DG) on February 19, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has DG performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought DG on February 19, 2015, the stock is up +111.14%, versus +319.50% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -208.35%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded DG?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 10 DG trades since 2015 (6 purchases 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 DG trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Dollar General Corporation (DG) on the Dollar General Corporation 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.