Lamar Smith bought Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 6 trades in Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) since 2017, 4 purchases and 2 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 Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) on March 22, 2017. Since that trade, MNST is up +277.85% against the S&P 500 up +271.28%, an outperformance of +6.57%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net buyer of MNST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.00). The most recent disclosed MNST transaction shown was dated December 20, 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 MNST trades vs the price
MNST is up +277.85% since Lamar Smith bought on March 22, 2017, versus +271.28% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith MNST trades
Lamar Smith & MNST trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), 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 MNST?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) on March 22, 2017, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has MNST performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought MNST on March 22, 2017, the stock is up +277.85%, versus +271.28% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +6.57%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded MNST?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 6 MNST trades since 2017 (4 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 MNST trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) on the Monster Beverage Corp 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.