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Michael T. McCaul sold Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)

Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 20 trades in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) since 2013, 14 purchases and 6 sales, worth an estimated $711K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a sale: Michael T. McCaul sold $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) on December 19, 2013. Since that trade, COST is up +938.86% against the S&P 500 up +397.52%, an outperformance of +541.34%.

Across these filings, Michael T. McCaul has been a net buyer of COST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.33). The most recent disclosed COST transaction shown was dated March 26, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

COST trades
20
Disclosed Vol
$711K
Buys
14
70%
Sells
6
30%
Buy / Sell
2.33
ratio
First → Last
2013–2018

Michael T. McCaul's COST trades vs the price

COST is up +938.86% since Michael T. McCaul sold on December 19, 2013, versus +397.52% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+938.86%
S&P 500 change since trade
+397.52%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
+541.34%

All Michael T. McCaul COST trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
March 26, 2018BUY$167.72+480.75%+$315K
January 5, 2018BUY$167.74+480.66%+$34K
November 15, 2017BUY$150.55+547.00%+$38K
November 13, 2017BUY$152.74+537.72%+$37K
November 13, 2017SELL$152.74+537.72%
July 3, 2017SELL$141.03+590.67%
July 3, 2017BUY$141.03+590.67%+$385K
June 28, 2017SELL$142.23+584.85%
June 25, 2017SELL$139.53+598.10%
October 5, 2016BUY$126.90+667.56%+$44K

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.

Michael T. McCaul & COST trading FAQ

Is it legal for Michael T. McCaul to trade Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), 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 Michael T. McCaul sell COST?

Michael T. McCaul disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on December 19, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has COST performed since Michael T. McCaul's trade?

Since Michael T. McCaul sold COST on December 19, 2013, the stock is up +938.86%, versus +397.52% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +541.34%.

How many times has Michael T. McCaul traded COST?

Michael T. McCaul has disclosed 20 COST trades since 2013 (14 purchases and 6 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 COST trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on the Costco Wholesale Corp congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Michael T. McCaul's COST tradesAll congressional filings for Costco Wholesale CorpMichael T. McCaul's full profile

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.