Lamar Smith bought Verisk Analytics Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 9 trades in Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) since 2014, 4 purchases and 5 sales, worth an estimated $64K 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 Verisk Analytics Inc (NASDAQ: VRSK) on September 19, 2014. Since that trade, VRSK is up +206.22% against the S&P 500 up +354.78%, an outperformance of -148.56%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a net seller of VRSK (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.80). The most recent disclosed VRSK transaction shown was dated November 27, 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 VRSK trades vs the price
VRSK is up +206.22% since Lamar Smith bought on September 19, 2014, versus +354.78% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith VRSK trades
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Lamar Smith & VRSK trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK), 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 VRSK?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) on September 19, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VRSK performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought VRSK on September 19, 2014, the stock is up +206.22%, versus +354.78% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -148.56%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded VRSK?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 9 VRSK trades since 2014 (4 purchases and 5 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 VRSK trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) on the Verisk Analytics 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.