Bill Cassidy sold BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK)
Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in BlackRock Inc (BLK) since 2016, 1 purchase and 3 sales, worth an estimated $32K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Bill Cassidy sold $1,001 - $15,000 of BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) on March 9, 2020. Since that trade, BLK is up +185.33% against the S&P 500 up +201.25%, an outperformance of -15.92%.
Across these filings, Bill Cassidy has been a net seller of BLK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.33). The most recent disclosed BLK transaction shown was dated November 5, 2020. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Bill Cassidy's BLK trades vs the price
BLK is up +185.33% since Bill Cassidy sold on March 9, 2020, versus +201.25% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Bill Cassidy BLK trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2020 | SELL | $586.44 | +76.68% | — | |
| March 9, 2020 | SELL | $363.13 | +185.33% | — | |
| April 23, 2018 | SELL | $425.41 | +143.56% | — | |
| March 31, 2016 | BUY | $265.85 | +289.74% | +$16K |
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.
Bill Cassidy & BLK trading FAQ
Is it legal for Bill Cassidy to trade BlackRock Inc (BLK) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including BlackRock Inc (BLK), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Bill Cassidy sell BLK?
Bill Cassidy disclosed a sale of $1,001 - $15,000 of BlackRock Inc (BLK) on March 9, 2020, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has BLK performed since Bill Cassidy's trade?
Since Bill Cassidy sold BLK on March 9, 2020, the stock is up +185.33%, versus +201.25% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -15.92%.
How many times has Bill Cassidy traded BLK?
Bill Cassidy has disclosed 4 BLK trades since 2016 (1 purchase 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 BLK trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in BlackRock Inc (BLK) on the BlackRock 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.