Lamar Smith sold The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS (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 (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 (PCLN) on March 18, 2015. Since that trade, PCLN is up +15.78% against the S&P 500 up +318.54%, an outperformance of -302.76%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of PCLN (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). The most recent disclosed PCLN transaction shown was dated February 16, 2016. 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 March 18, 2015, versus +318.54% 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 (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 (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 (PCLN) on March 18, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has PCLN performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold PCLN on March 18, 2015, the stock is up +15.78%, versus +318.54% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -302.76%.
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 (PCLN) on the The Priceline group Inc. (PCLN) F ILINg S TaTUS : New S UbHoLdINg o F : MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT aCCoUNTS 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.