Bill Flores bought International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM)
Bill Flores (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 22 trades in International Business Machines (IBM) since 2013, 8 purchases and 14 sales, worth an estimated $274K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Bill Flores bought $15,001 - $50,000 of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) on December 30, 2013. Since that trade, IBM is up +164.38% against the S&P 500 up +405.63%, an outperformance of -241.25%.
Across these filings, Bill Flores has been a net seller of IBM (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.57). The most recent disclosed IBM transaction shown was dated October 2, 2019. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Bill Flores's IBM trades vs the price
IBM is up +164.38% since Bill Flores bought on December 30, 2013, versus +405.63% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Bill Flores IBM trades
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 Flores & IBM trading FAQ
Is it legal for Bill Flores to trade International Business Machines (IBM) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including International Business Machines (IBM), 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 Flores buy IBM?
Bill Flores disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of International Business Machines (IBM) on December 30, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has IBM performed since Bill Flores's trade?
Since Bill Flores bought IBM on December 30, 2013, the stock is up +164.38%, versus +405.63% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -241.25%.
How many times has Bill Flores traded IBM?
Bill Flores has disclosed 22 IBM trades since 2013 (8 purchases and 14 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 IBM trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in International Business Machines (IBM) on the International Business Machines 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.