Virginia Foxx bought Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)
Virginia Foxx (R-NC), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2014, 2 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $148K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Virginia Foxx bought $15,001 - $50,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on March 17, 2017. Since that trade, MRK is up +182.16% against the S&P 500 up +254.91%, an outperformance of -72.75%.
Across these filings, Virginia Foxx has been a balanced trader of MRK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed MRK transaction shown was dated November 21, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Virginia Foxx's MRK trades vs the price
MRK is up +182.16% since Virginia Foxx bought on March 17, 2017, versus +254.91% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Virginia Foxx MRK trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2017 | SELL | $39.81 | +227.44% | — | |
| October 11, 2017 | BUY | $46.79 | +178.61% | +$8K | |
| March 17, 2017 | BUY | $46.20 | +182.16% | +$34K | |
| October 13, 2014 | SELL | $37.49 | +247.68% | — |
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.
Virginia Foxx & MRK trading FAQ
Is it legal for Virginia Foxx to trade Merck & Company Inc (MRK) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Merck & Company Inc (MRK), 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 Virginia Foxx buy MRK?
Virginia Foxx disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on March 17, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MRK performed since Virginia Foxx's trade?
Since Virginia Foxx bought MRK on March 17, 2017, the stock is up +182.16%, versus +254.91% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -72.75%.
How many times has Virginia Foxx traded MRK?
Virginia Foxx has disclosed 4 MRK trades since 2014 (2 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 MRK trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on the Merck & Company 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.