Thomas MacArthur bought BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL)
Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 8 trades in BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL) since 2016, 4 purchases and 4 sales, worth an estimated $187K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Thomas MacArthur bought $15,001 - $50,000 of BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL) on February 9, 2017. Since that trade, BBL is down -14.20% against the S&P 500 up +266.39%, an outperformance of -280.60%.
Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a balanced trader of BBL (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed BBL transaction shown was dated December 10, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Thomas MacArthur's BBL trades vs the price
BBL is down -14.20% since Thomas MacArthur bought on February 9, 2017, versus +266.39% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas MacArthur BBL 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.
Thomas MacArthur & BBL trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL), 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 Thomas MacArthur buy BBL?
Thomas MacArthur disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL) on February 9, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has BBL performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?
Since Thomas MacArthur bought BBL on February 9, 2017, the stock is down -14.20%, versus +266.39% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -280.60%.
How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded BBL?
Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 8 BBL trades since 2016 (4 purchases and 4 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 BBL trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) (BBL) on the BHP Billiton plc Sponsored ADR (BBL) 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.

