Thomas MacArthur bought Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU)
Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Baidu Inc (BIDU) since 2017, 2 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $114K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Thomas MacArthur bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) on May 1, 2017. Since that trade, BIDU is down -41.54% against the S&P 500 up +252.46%, an outperformance of -293.99%.
Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a net seller of BIDU (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). The most recent disclosed BIDU 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.
Data updated
Thomas MacArthur's BIDU trades vs the price
BIDU is down -41.54% since Thomas MacArthur bought on May 1, 2017, versus +252.46% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas MacArthur BIDU trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2018 | SELL | $179.20 | -41.26% | — | |
| August 8, 2018 | SELL | $222.00 | -52.58% | — | |
| March 26, 2018 | SELL | $235.94 | -55.38% | — | |
| May 12, 2017 | BUY | $186.83 | -43.65% | -$14K | |
| May 1, 2017 | BUY | $180.06 | -41.54% | -$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.
Thomas MacArthur & BIDU trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade Baidu Inc (BIDU) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Baidu Inc (BIDU), 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 BIDU?
Thomas MacArthur disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Baidu Inc (BIDU) on May 1, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has BIDU performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?
Since Thomas MacArthur bought BIDU on May 1, 2017, the stock is down -41.54%, versus +252.46% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -293.99%.
How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded BIDU?
Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 5 BIDU 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 BIDU trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Baidu Inc (BIDU) on the Baidu Inc 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.