Lamar Smith bought UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) since 2017, all purchases, worth an estimated $32K 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) on March 29, 2017. Since that trade, UNH is up +198.06% against the S&P 500 up +257.16%, an outperformance of -59.10%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of UNH. The most recent disclosed UNH transaction shown was dated April 19, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Lamar Smith's UNH trades vs the price
UNH is up +198.06% since Lamar Smith bought on March 29, 2017, versus +257.16% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith UNH trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2017 | BUY | $146.12 | +187.83% | +$12K | |
| March 29, 2017 | BUY | $141.10 | +198.06% | +$13K | |
| March 22, 2017 | BUY | $144.20 | +191.65% | +$12K | |
| March 16, 2017 | BUY | $147.89 | +184.38% | +$12K |
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 & UNH trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), 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 UNH?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) on March 29, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has UNH performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought UNH on March 29, 2017, the stock is up +198.06%, versus +257.16% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -59.10%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded UNH?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 4 UNH 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 UNH trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) on the UnitedHealth Group Incorporated 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.