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NYSE: MRKMerck & Company Inc
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Rick W. Allen sold Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)

Rick W. Allen (R-GA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2017, 2 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $138K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a sale: Rick W. Allen sold $15,001 - $50,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on March 10, 2021. Since that trade, MRK is up +115.77% against the S&P 500 up +101.14%, an outperformance of +14.63%.

Across these filings, Rick W. Allen has been a net seller of MRK (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.

Data updated

MRK trades
5
Disclosed Vol
$138K
Buys
2
40%
Sells
3
60%
Buy / Sell
0.67
ratio
First → Last
2017–2021

Rick W. Allen's MRK trades vs the price

MRK is up +115.77% since Rick W. Allen sold on March 10, 2021, versus +101.14% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+115.77%
S&P 500 change since trade
+101.14%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
+14.63%

All Rick W. Allen MRK trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
March 10, 2021SELL$60.42+115.77%
March 10, 2021SELL$60.42+115.77%
July 2, 2020BUY$62.71+107.87%+$21K
July 2, 2020BUY$62.71+107.87%+$21K
November 30, 2017SELL$40.55+221.51%

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.

Rick W. Allen & MRK trading FAQ

Is it legal for Rick W. Allen 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 Rick W. Allen sell MRK?

Rick W. Allen disclosed a sale of $15,001 - $50,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on March 10, 2021, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has MRK performed since Rick W. Allen's trade?

Since Rick W. Allen sold MRK on March 10, 2021, the stock is up +115.77%, versus +101.14% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +14.63%.

How many times has Rick W. Allen traded MRK?

Rick W. Allen has disclosed 5 MRK trades since 2017 (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 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.

Rick W. Allen's MRK tradesAll congressional filings for Merck & Company IncRick W. Allen'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.