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NASDAQ: COSTCostco Wholesale Corp
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Van Taylor bought Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)

Van Taylor (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 2 trades in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) since 2019, 1 purchase and 1 sale, worth an estimated $16K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).

The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Van Taylor bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) on January 4, 2019. Since that trade, COST is up +423.12% against the S&P 500 up +222.26%, an outperformance of +200.86%.

Across these filings, Van Taylor has been a balanced trader of COST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed COST transaction shown was dated March 25, 2019. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

COST trades
2
Disclosed Vol
$16K
Buys
1
50%
Sells
1
50%
Buy / Sell
1.00
ratio
First → Last
2019

Van Taylor's COST trades vs the price

COST is up +423.12% since Van Taylor bought on January 4, 2019, versus +222.26% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+423.12%
S&P 500 change since trade
+222.26%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
+200.86%

All Van Taylor COST trades

TradedTypeSizeReturnEst. profit
March 25, 2019SELL$214.52+354.05%
January 4, 2019BUY$186.20+423.12%+$30K

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.

Van Taylor & COST trading FAQ

Is it legal for Van Taylor to trade Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), 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 Van Taylor buy COST?

Van Taylor disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on January 4, 2019, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has COST performed since Van Taylor's trade?

Since Van Taylor bought COST on January 4, 2019, the stock is up +423.12%, versus +222.26% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +200.86%.

How many times has Van Taylor traded COST?

Van Taylor has disclosed 2 COST trades since 2019 (1 purchase 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 COST trades?

Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on the Costco Wholesale Corp congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Van Taylor's COST tradesAll congressional filings for Costco Wholesale CorpVan Taylor'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.