Thad Cochran bought STERIS plc (NYSE: STE)
Thad Cochran (R-MS), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 5 trades in STERIS plc (STE) since 2014, 3 purchases and 2 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 purchase: Thad Cochran bought $15,001 - $50,000 of STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) on December 5, 2014. Since that trade, STE is up +301.95% against the S&P 500 up +332.97%, an outperformance of -31.02%.
Across these filings, Thad Cochran has been a net buyer of STE (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.50). The most recent disclosed STE transaction shown was dated January 3, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Thad Cochran's STE trades vs the price
STE is up +301.95% since Thad Cochran bought on December 5, 2014, versus +332.97% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thad Cochran STE trades
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 & STE trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thad Cochran to trade STERIS plc (STE) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including STERIS plc (STE), 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 buy STE?
Thad Cochran disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of STERIS plc (STE) on December 5, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has STE performed since Thad Cochran's trade?
Since Thad Cochran bought STE on December 5, 2014, the stock is up +301.95%, versus +332.97% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -31.02%.
How many times has Thad Cochran traded STE?
Thad Cochran has disclosed 5 STE trades since 2014 (3 purchases and 2 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 STE trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in STERIS plc (STE) on the STERIS plc 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.