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Lamar Smith bought FB (FB)

Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 6 trades in FB (FB) since 2015, 2 purchases and 4 sales, worth an estimated $48K 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 FB (FB) on July 31, 2015. Since that trade, FB is up +17.56% against the S&P 500 up +328.67%, an outperformance of -311.11%.

Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of FB (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.50). The most recent disclosed FB 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.

Data updated

FB trades
6
Disclosed Vol
$48K
Buys
2
33%
Sells
4
67%
Buy / Sell
0.50
ratio
First → Last
2015–2018

Lamar Smith's FB trades vs the price

FB is up +17.56% since Lamar Smith bought on July 31, 2015, versus +328.67% for the S&P 500.

Performance since this trade

Price change since trade
+17.56%
S&P 500 change since trade
+328.67%
Outperformance vs S&P 500
-311.11%

All Lamar Smith FB trades

TradedTypeSizeReturn
December 19, 2018SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
November 13, 2018SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
July 27, 2018SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
January 31, 2018SELL$1,001 - $15,000N/A
July 31, 2015BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A
June 2, 2015BUY$1,001 - $15,000N/A

Lamar Smith & FB trading FAQ

Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade FB (FB) stock?

Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including FB (FB), 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 FB?

Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of FB (FB) on July 31, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.

How has FB performed since Lamar Smith's trade?

Since Lamar Smith bought FB on July 31, 2015, the stock is up +17.56%, versus +328.67% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -311.11%.

How many times has Lamar Smith traded FB?

Lamar Smith has disclosed 6 FB trades since 2015 (2 purchases and 4 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 FB trades?

BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in FB (FB) on the FB congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.

Lamar Smith's FB tradesAll congressional filings for FBLamar Smith'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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