Lamar Smith bought Middleby Corp (NASDAQ: MIDD)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 3 trades in Middleby Corp (MIDD) since 2017, all purchases, worth an estimated $24K 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 Middleby Corp (NASDAQ: MIDD) on July 27, 2018. Since that trade, MIDD is up +30.66% against the S&P 500 up +192.02%, an outperformance of -161.36%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of MIDD. The most recent disclosed MIDD transaction shown was dated September 26, 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 MIDD trades vs the price
MIDD is up +30.66% since Lamar Smith bought on July 27, 2018, versus +192.02% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith MIDD trades
Lamar Smith & MIDD trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Middleby Corp (MIDD) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Middleby Corp (MIDD), 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 MIDD?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Middleby Corp (MIDD) on July 27, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MIDD performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought MIDD on July 27, 2018, the stock is up +30.66%, versus +192.02% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -161.36%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded MIDD?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 3 MIDD trades since 2017. 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 MIDD trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Middleby Corp (MIDD) on the Middleby Corp 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.