Lois Frankel bought Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)
Lois Frankel (D-FL), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 23 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2014, 13 purchases and 10 sales, worth an estimated $184K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Lois Frankel bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on August 20, 2014. Since that trade, MRK is up +229.10% against the S&P 500 up +354.85%, an outperformance of -125.74%.
Across these filings, Lois Frankel has been a net buyer of MRK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.30). The most recent disclosed MRK transaction shown was dated September 8, 2023. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Lois Frankel's MRK trades vs the price
MRK is up +229.10% since Lois Frankel bought on August 20, 2014, versus +354.85% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lois Frankel MRK 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.
Lois Frankel & MRK trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lois Frankel to trade Merck & Company Inc (MRK) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Merck & Company Inc (MRK), 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 Lois Frankel buy MRK?
Lois Frankel disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on August 20, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MRK performed since Lois Frankel's trade?
Since Lois Frankel bought MRK on August 20, 2014, the stock is up +229.10%, versus +354.85% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -125.74%.
How many times has Lois Frankel traded MRK?
Lois Frankel has disclosed 23 MRK trades since 2014 (13 purchases and 10 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 MRK trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on the Merck & Company 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.