Congressional Stock Trades & Disclosures
Lamar Smith is a U.S. Representative, a Republican representing TX. As of January 2019, Bullish Whales has tracked 643 disclosed stock trades across 179 companies, representing $5.1M in disclosed transaction value, each filed publicly under the STOCK Act.
About Smith's congressional trading
Smith's disclosed activity shows a buy-leaning pattern, with 319 purchases and 317 sales (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.01). Smith has traded AKAM, RHT, and COST most frequently among disclosed positions.
On the Bullish Whales Score, which ranks members of Congress by how worth-following their disclosed buys have been relative to peers, Smith rates 81 out of 100, a Strong reading. The score weights a member's realized track record (80%) and conviction in repeat positions (20%); it is a descriptive research signal drawn from public filings, not investment advice.
Smith's most recent disclosed trade was a purchase of PTLA from January 2019. Each trade below links to its filing, an estimated price range, and post-trade performance versus the market.
Trading activity
Disclosed trades & legislation
| Company | Type | Size | Traded | Est. price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PTLAPTLA | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 02 JAN 2019 | N/A | — |
 GGenpact Limited | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 21 DEC 2018 | $23.94 | +34.94% |
 KOThe Coca-Cola Company | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 20 DEC 2018 | $38.07 | +106.88% |
 MNSTMonster Beverage Corp | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 20 DEC 2018 | $24.61 | +261.88% |
 ELEstee Lauder Companies Inc | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 19 DEC 2018 | $116.81 | -29.76% |
 FBTOTAL SALE | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | 19 DEC 2018 | N/A | — |
 COSTCostco Wholesale Corp | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 19 DEC 2018 | $181.84 | +428.95% |
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corp | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 19 DEC 2018 | $181.84 | +428.95% |
 CPRTCopart Inc | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 19 DEC 2018 | $11.76 | +158.08% |
 SABRSabre Corpo | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | 27 NOV 2018 | $12.49 | -85.27% |
Congressional trading news
The latest news on congressional stock trading, across all members, will appear here as our newsroom publishes it.
Lamar Smith congressional trading FAQ
Can Lamar Smith legally trade stocks?
Yes. Members of Congress are permitted to buy and sell stocks, but the 2012 STOCK Act requires them to publicly disclose each transaction, generally within 45 days. Bullish Whales compiles Lamar Smith's disclosures so the public can review them.
Where does Bullish Whales get Lamar Smith's trading data?
Every trade shown is sourced from official Periodic Transaction Reports filed under the STOCK Act. Amounts are reported as ranges, and estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived from end-of-day market data.
How can I track Lamar Smith's stock trades?
Bullish Whales tracks every stock trade Lamar Smith discloses under the STOCK Act on this page, including the company, the disclosed amount range, and post-trade performance. New filings appear here as they are reported, generally within 45 days of the trade.
How many stock trades has Lamar Smith disclosed?
Bullish Whales has tracked 643 disclosed trades by Lamar Smith across 179 companies.
Which stocks does Lamar Smith trade most?
Lamar Smith's most frequently disclosed positions include AKAM, RHT, COST, AMZN, and DG. The full list of companies and individual filings is shown on this page.
What was Lamar Smith's most recent stock trade?
Lamar Smith most recently bought PTLA in January 2019, according to public STOCK Act filings tracked by Bullish Whales.
What is Lamar Smith's Bullish Whales Score?
Lamar Smith has a Bullish Whales Score of 81 out of 100 (Strong). The score ranks members by how worth-following their disclosed buys have been, weighting realized track record (80%) and conviction (20%). It is a descriptive research signal, not investment advice.
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Trades reflect disclosures filed under the STOCK Act and are provided for informational purposes only, not investment advice. Amounts are ranges from official filings; estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived from end-of-day market data and may be revised as filings are amended.