Ed Whitfield bought Biogen Inc (NASDAQ: BIIB)
Ed Whitfield (R-KY), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Biogen Inc (BIIB) since 2016, 3 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $40K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Ed Whitfield bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Biogen Inc (NASDAQ: BIIB) on January 25, 2016. Since that trade, BIIB is down -24.02% against the S&P 500 up +376.02%, an outperformance of -400.04%.
Across these filings, Ed Whitfield has been a net buyer of BIIB (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.50). The most recent disclosed BIIB transaction shown was dated June 3, 2016. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Ed Whitfield's BIIB trades vs the price
BIIB is down -24.02% since Ed Whitfield bought on January 25, 2016, versus +376.02% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Ed Whitfield BIIB 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 Whitfield & BIIB trading FAQ
Is it legal for Ed Whitfield to trade Biogen Inc (BIIB) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Biogen Inc (BIIB), 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 Whitfield buy BIIB?
Ed Whitfield disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Biogen Inc (BIIB) on January 25, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has BIIB performed since Ed Whitfield's trade?
Since Ed Whitfield bought BIIB on January 25, 2016, the stock is down -24.02%, versus +376.02% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -400.04%.
How many times has Ed Whitfield traded BIIB?
Ed Whitfield has disclosed 5 BIIB trades since 2016 (3 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 BIIB trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Biogen Inc (BIIB) on the Biogen 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.