Lamar Smith sold PPG Industries Inc (NYSE: PPG)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in PPG Industries Inc (PPG) since 2016, 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 PPG Industries Inc (NYSE: PPG) on May 11, 2017. Since that trade, PPG is up +23.52% against the S&P 500 up +251.43%, an outperformance of -227.91%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of PPG (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 PPG trades vs the price
PPG is up +23.52% since Lamar Smith sold on May 11, 2017, versus +251.43% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith PPG trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2017 | SELL | $90.54 | +23.52% | — | |
| March 28, 2017 | SELL | $88.12 | +26.91% | — | |
| June 27, 2016 | SELL | $81.86 | +36.62% | — | |
| March 10, 2016 | BUY | $85.04 | +31.50% | +$693 | |
| January 28, 2016 | BUY | $75.81 | +47.52% | +$2K |
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 & PPG trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade PPG Industries Inc (PPG) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including PPG Industries Inc (PPG), 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 PPG?
Lamar Smith disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of PPG Industries Inc (PPG) on May 11, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has PPG performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith sold PPG on May 11, 2017, the stock is up +23.52%, versus +251.43% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -227.91%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded PPG?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 5 PPG trades since 2016 (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 PPG trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in PPG Industries Inc (PPG) on the PPG Industries Inc 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.