Lamar Smith bought Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 7 trades in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) since 2015, 6 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $56K 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 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) on March 8, 2016. Since that trade, MSFT is up +761.20% against the S&P 500 up +335.01%, an outperformance of +426.20%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of MSFT (a buy-to-sell ratio of 6.00). The most recent disclosed MSFT transaction shown was dated November 14, 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 MSFT trades vs the price
MSFT is up +761.20% since Lamar Smith bought on March 8, 2016, versus +335.01% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith MSFT 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 & MSFT trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), 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 MSFT?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) on March 8, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MSFT performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought MSFT on March 8, 2016, the stock is up +761.20%, versus +335.01% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +426.20%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded MSFT?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 7 MSFT trades since 2015 (6 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 MSFT trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) on the Microsoft 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.