Lamar Smith bought Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Danaher Corporation (DHR) since 2015, 4 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $40K 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 Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) on August 31, 2015. Since that trade, DHR is up +455.03% against the S&P 500 up +341.49%, an outperformance of +113.53%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of DHR (a buy-to-sell ratio of 4.00). The most recent disclosed DHR transaction shown was dated April 13, 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 DHR trades vs the price
DHR is up +455.03% since Lamar Smith bought on August 31, 2015, versus +341.49% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith DHR 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 & DHR trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Danaher Corporation (DHR) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Danaher Corporation (DHR), 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 DHR?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Danaher Corporation (DHR) on August 31, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has DHR performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought DHR on August 31, 2015, the stock is up +455.03%, versus +341.49% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +113.53%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded DHR?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 5 DHR trades since 2015 (4 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 DHR trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Danaher Corporation (DHR) on the Danaher 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.