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Thomas MacArthur sold Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG)

Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) since 2015, 3 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $89K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a sale: Thomas MacArthur sold $1,001 - $15,000 of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) on May 27, 2015. Since that trade, SMG is up +56.22% against the S&P 500 up +312.29%, an outperformance of -256.07%.

Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a net buyer of SMG (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.50). The most recent disclosed SMG transaction shown was dated December 7, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

SMG trades
5
Disclosed Vol
$89K
Buys
3
60%
Sells
2
40%
Buy / Sell
1.50
ratio
First → Last
2015–2018

Thomas MacArthur's SMG trades vs the price

SMG is up +56.22% since Thomas MacArthur sold on May 27, 2015, versus +312.29% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+56.22%
S&P 500 change since trade
+312.29%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-256.07%

All Thomas MacArthur SMG trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
December 7, 2018SELL$54.94+28.01%
September 11, 2018BUY$61.43+14.49%-$817
September 10, 2018BUY$60.29+16.65%-$682
June 7, 2018BUY$66.73+5.40%-$6K
May 27, 2015SELL$45.02+56.22%

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 & SMG trading FAQ

Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), 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 SMG?

Thomas MacArthur disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) on May 27, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has SMG performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?

Since Thomas MacArthur sold SMG on May 27, 2015, the stock is up +56.22%, versus +312.29% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -256.07%.

How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded SMG?

Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 5 SMG trades since 2015 (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 SMG trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) on the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Thomas MacArthur's SMG tradesAll congressional filings for Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanyThomas 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.