Lamar Smith sold The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN) since 2014, 2 purchases and 3 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 The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN) on February 16, 2016. Since that trade, PCLN is up +15.78% against the S&P 500 up +354.76%, an outperformance of -338.99%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of PCLN (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). 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 PCLN trades vs the price
PCLN is up +15.78% since Lamar Smith sold on February 16, 2016, versus +354.76% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith PCLN 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 & PCLN trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN), 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 PCLN?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN) on February 16, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has PCLN performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold PCLN on February 16, 2016, the stock is up +15.78%, versus +354.76% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -338.99%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded PCLN?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 5 PCLN trades since 2014 (2 purchases and 3 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 PCLN trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK (PCLN) on the The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCK congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
Lamar Smith's PCLN tradesAll congressional filings for The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS d ESCRIPTIoN : ToTaL SaLE oF SToCKLamar Smith's full profile
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