Thad Cochran sold SLM Corp (NASDAQ: SLM)
Thad Cochran (R-MS), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 5 trades in SLM Corp (SLM) since 2016, 2 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $40K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Thad Cochran sold $1,001 - $15,000 of SLM Corp (NASDAQ: SLM) on December 14, 2016. Since that trade, SLM is up +175.23% against the S&P 500 up +276.26%, an outperformance of -101.03%.
Across these filings, Thad Cochran has been a net seller of SLM (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). The most recent disclosed SLM transaction shown was dated May 25, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Thad Cochran's SLM trades vs the price
SLM is up +175.23% since Thad Cochran sold on December 14, 2016, versus +276.26% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thad Cochran SLM trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 | SELL | $9.18 | +179.94% | — | |
| December 14, 2016 | SELL | $9.33 | +175.23% | — | |
| December 12, 2016 | SELL | $9.45 | +171.92% | — | |
| June 21, 2016 | BUY | $5.33 | +381.99% | +$26K | |
| June 3, 2016 | BUY | $6.15 | +317.72% | +$21K |
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.
Thad Cochran & SLM trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thad Cochran to trade SLM Corp (SLM) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including SLM Corp (SLM), 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 Thad Cochran sell SLM?
Thad Cochran disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of SLM Corp (SLM) on December 14, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has SLM performed since Thad Cochran's trade?
Since Thad Cochran sold SLM on December 14, 2016, the stock is up +175.23%, versus +276.26% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -101.03%.
How many times has Thad Cochran traded SLM?
Thad Cochran has disclosed 5 SLM trades since 2016 (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 SLM trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in SLM Corp (SLM) on the SLM Corp 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.