Lamar Smith sold eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 6 trades in eBay Inc (EBAY) since 2014, all 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 eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) on February 19, 2014. Since that trade, EBAY is up +465.79% against the S&P 500 up +390.69%, an outperformance of +75.10%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of EBAY. 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 EBAY trades vs the price
EBAY is up +465.79% since Lamar Smith sold on February 19, 2014, versus +390.69% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith EBAY 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 & EBAY trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade eBay Inc (EBAY) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including eBay Inc (EBAY), 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 EBAY?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of eBay Inc (EBAY) on February 19, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has EBAY performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold EBAY on February 19, 2014, the stock is up +465.79%, versus +390.69% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +75.10%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded EBAY?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 6 EBAY trades since 2014. 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 EBAY trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in eBay Inc (EBAY) on the eBay 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.