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Thomas MacArthur sold Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA)

Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 6 trades in Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA) since 2015, 5 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $122K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a sale: Thomas MacArthur sold $15,001 - $50,000 of Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA) on December 16, 2015. Since that trade, DISCA is up +0.00% against the S&P 500 up +317.34%, an outperformance of -317.34%.

Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a net buyer of DISCA (a buy-to-sell ratio of 5.00). The most recent disclosed DISCA transaction shown was dated January 19, 2016. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

DISCA trades
6
Disclosed Vol
$122K
Buys
5
83%
Sells
1
17%
Buy / Sell
5.00
ratio
First → Last
2015–2016

Thomas MacArthur's DISCA trades vs the price

DISCA is up +0.00% since Thomas MacArthur sold on December 16, 2015, versus +317.34% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+0.00%
S&P 500 change since trade
+317.34%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-317.34%

All Thomas MacArthur DISCA trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
January 19, 2016BUY$15,001 - $50,000N/A
December 16, 2015SELL$15,001 - $50,000N/A
September 29, 2015BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A
May 12, 2015BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A
May 12, 2015BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A
May 12, 2015BUY$15,001 - $50,000N/A

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 & DISCA trading FAQ

Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA), 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 sell DISCA?

Thomas MacArthur disclosed a sale of $15,001 - $50,000 of Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA) on December 16, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has DISCA performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?

Since Thomas MacArthur sold DISCA on December 16, 2015, the stock is up +0.00%, versus +317.34% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -317.34%.

How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded DISCA?

Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 6 DISCA trades since 2015 (5 purchases and 1 sale). 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 DISCA trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) (DISCA) on the Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA) congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Thomas MacArthur's DISCA tradesAll congressional filings for Discovery Communications, Inc. - Series A (DISCA)Thomas MacArthur's full profile

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.