Sheldon Whitehouse bought The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in The Clorox Company (CLX) since 2013, 1 purchase and 3 sales, worth an estimated $81K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Sheldon Whitehouse bought $1,001 - $15,000 of The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) on January 3, 2013. Since that trade, CLX is up +100.70% against the S&P 500 up +528.70%, an outperformance of -428.00%.
Across these filings, Sheldon Whitehouse has been a net seller of CLX (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.33). The most recent disclosed CLX transaction shown was dated March 13, 2014. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Sheldon Whitehouse's CLX trades vs the price
CLX is up +100.70% since Sheldon Whitehouse bought on January 3, 2013, versus +528.70% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Sheldon Whitehouse CLX trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2014 | SELL | $60.69 | +64.16% | — | |
| February 19, 2014 | SELL | $60.73 | +64.06% | — | |
| January 31, 2014 | SELL | $61.71 | +61.46% | — | |
| January 3, 2013 | BUY | $49.64 | +100.70% | +$3K |
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.
Sheldon Whitehouse & CLX trading FAQ
Is it legal for Sheldon Whitehouse to trade The Clorox Company (CLX) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including The Clorox Company (CLX), 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 Sheldon Whitehouse buy CLX?
Sheldon Whitehouse disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of The Clorox Company (CLX) on January 3, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has CLX performed since Sheldon Whitehouse's trade?
Since Sheldon Whitehouse bought CLX on January 3, 2013, the stock is up +100.70%, versus +528.70% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -428.00%.
How many times has Sheldon Whitehouse traded CLX?
Sheldon Whitehouse has disclosed 4 CLX trades since 2013 (1 purchase 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 CLX trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in The Clorox Company (CLX) on the The Clorox Company 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.