Lamar Smith bought Copart Inc (NASDAQ: CPRT)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Copart Inc (CPRT) since 2018, all purchases, 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: Lamar Smith bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Copart Inc (NASDAQ: CPRT) on February 8, 2018. Since that trade, CPRT is up +197.84% against the S&P 500 up +232.63%, an outperformance of -34.79%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of CPRT. The most recent disclosed CPRT transaction shown was dated December 19, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Lamar Smith's CPRT trades vs the price
CPRT is up +197.84% since Lamar Smith bought on February 8, 2018, versus +232.63% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith CPRT trades
Lamar Smith & CPRT trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Copart Inc (CPRT) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Copart Inc (CPRT), 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 Lamar Smith buy CPRT?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Copart Inc (CPRT) on February 8, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has CPRT performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought CPRT on February 8, 2018, the stock is up +197.84%, versus +232.63% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -34.79%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded CPRT?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 4 CPRT trades since 2018. 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 CPRT trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Copart Inc (CPRT) on the Copart 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.