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NYSE: KARKAR Auction Services Inc
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Patty Murray bought KAR Auction Services Inc (NYSE: KAR)

Patty Murray (D-WA), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 2 trades in KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) since 2017, 1 purchase and 1 sale, worth an estimated $16K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Patty Murray bought $1,001 - $15,000 of KAR Auction Services Inc (NYSE: KAR) on March 16, 2017. Since that trade, KAR is up +50.34% against the S&P 500 up +254.29%, an outperformance of -203.94%.

Across these filings, Patty Murray has been a balanced trader of KAR (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed KAR transaction shown was dated June 15, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

KAR trades
2
Disclosed Vol
$16K
Buys
1
50%
Sells
1
50%
Buy / Sell
1.00
ratio
First → Last
2017

Patty Murray's KAR trades vs the price

KAR is up +50.34% since Patty Murray bought on March 16, 2017, versus +254.29% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+50.34%
S&P 500 change since trade
+254.29%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-203.94%

All Patty Murray KAR trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
June 15, 2017SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
March 16, 2017BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A

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.

Patty Murray & KAR trading FAQ

Is it legal for Patty Murray to trade KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR), 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 Patty Murray buy KAR?

Patty Murray disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) on March 16, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has KAR performed since Patty Murray's trade?

Since Patty Murray bought KAR on March 16, 2017, the stock is up +50.34%, versus +254.29% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -203.94%.

How many times has Patty Murray traded KAR?

Patty Murray has disclosed 2 KAR trades since 2017 (1 purchase and 1 sale). 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 KAR trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in KAR Auction Services Inc (KAR) on the KAR Auction Services Inc congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Patty Murray's KAR tradesAll congressional filings for KAR Auction Services IncPatty Murray'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.