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Greg Stanton bought Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)

Greg Stanton (D-AZ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Merck & Company Inc (MRK) since 2023, 2 purchases and 2 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 purchase: Greg Stanton bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK) on September 26, 2023. Since that trade, MRK is up +17.71% against the S&P 500 up +82.72%, an outperformance of -65.00%.

Across these filings, Greg Stanton has been a balanced trader of MRK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed MRK transaction shown was dated October 24, 2023. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.

Data updated

MRK trades
4
Disclosed Vol
$32K
Buys
2
50%
Sells
2
50%
Buy / Sell
1.00
ratio
First → Last
2023

Greg Stanton's MRK trades vs the price

MRK is up +17.71% since Greg Stanton bought on September 26, 2023, versus +82.72% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+17.71%
S&P 500 change since trade
+82.72%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-65.00%

All Greg Stanton MRK trades

TradedTypeSizeReturn
October 24, 2023SELL$95.26+20.41%
October 24, 2023SELL$95.26+20.41%
September 26, 2023BUY$97.44+17.71%
September 26, 2023BUY$97.44+17.71%

Greg Stanton & MRK trading FAQ

Is it legal for Greg Stanton 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. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.

When did Greg Stanton buy MRK?

Greg Stanton disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on September 26, 2023, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has MRK performed since Greg Stanton's trade?

Since Greg Stanton bought MRK on September 26, 2023, the stock is up +17.71%, versus +82.72% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -65.00%.

How many times has Greg Stanton traded MRK?

Greg Stanton has disclosed 4 MRK trades since 2023 (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?

BullishWhales 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.

Greg Stanton's MRK tradesAll congressional filings for Merck & Company IncGreg Stanton'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.

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