Lamar Smith bought Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 10 trades in Fastenal Company (FAST) since 2013, 5 purchases and 5 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 Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) on February 6, 2014. Since that trade, FAST is up +493.53% against the S&P 500 up +406.01%, an outperformance of +87.52%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a balanced trader of FAST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed FAST transaction shown was dated March 1, 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 FAST trades vs the price
FAST is up +493.53% since Lamar Smith bought on February 6, 2014, versus +406.01% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith FAST 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 & FAST trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Fastenal Company (FAST) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Fastenal Company (FAST), 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 FAST?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Fastenal Company (FAST) on February 6, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has FAST performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought FAST on February 6, 2014, the stock is up +493.53%, versus +406.01% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +87.52%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded FAST?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 10 FAST trades since 2013 (5 purchases and 5 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 FAST trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Fastenal Company (FAST) on the Fastenal Company congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
Lamar Smith's FAST tradesAll congressional filings for Fastenal CompanyLamar Smith's full profile
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.