Ed Perlmutter bought Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)
Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 12 trades in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) since 2020, 6 purchases and 6 sales, worth an estimated $96K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Ed Perlmutter bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) on October 7, 2020. Since that trade, COST is up +194.88% against the S&P 500 up +134.83%, an outperformance of +60.06%.
Across these filings, Ed Perlmutter has been a balanced trader of COST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed COST transaction shown was dated November 10, 2022. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Ed Perlmutter's COST trades vs the price
COST is up +194.88% since Ed Perlmutter bought on October 7, 2020, versus +134.83% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Ed Perlmutter COST 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.
Ed Perlmutter & COST trading FAQ
Is it legal for Ed Perlmutter 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. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Ed Perlmutter buy COST?
Ed Perlmutter disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on October 7, 2020, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has COST performed since Ed Perlmutter's trade?
Since Ed Perlmutter bought COST on October 7, 2020, the stock is up +194.88%, versus +134.83% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +60.06%.
How many times has Ed Perlmutter traded COST?
Ed Perlmutter has disclosed 12 COST trades since 2020 (6 purchases and 6 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 COST trades?
BullishWhales 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.
Ed Perlmutter's COST tradesAll congressional filings for Costco Wholesale CorpEd Perlmutter'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.