Lamar Smith sold IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) since 2014, 3 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $24K 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 IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) on April 7, 2015. Since that trade, IPGP is down -14.36% against the S&P 500 up +323.07%, an outperformance of -337.43%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of IPGP (a buy-to-sell ratio of 3.00). Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Lamar Smith's IPGP trades vs the price
IPGP is down -14.36% since Lamar Smith sold on April 7, 2015, versus +323.07% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith IPGP trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2015 | SELL | $93.66 | -14.36% | — | |
| February 25, 2014 | BUY | $67.94 | +18.06% | +$1K | |
| January 15, 2014 | BUY | $74.28 | +7.98% | +$6K | |
| January 15, 2014 | BUY | $74.28 | +7.98% | +$639 |
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 & IPGP trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP), 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 IPGP?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) on April 7, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has IPGP performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold IPGP on April 7, 2015, the stock is down -14.36%, versus +323.07% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -337.43%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded IPGP?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 4 IPGP trades since 2014 (3 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 IPGP trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) on the IPG Photonics 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.