Pat Roberts bought Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST)
Pat Roberts (R-KS), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 10 trades in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) since 2014, 5 purchases and 5 sales, worth an estimated $252K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Pat Roberts bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) on March 6, 2015. Since that trade, COST is up +636.10% against the S&P 500 up +339.34%, an outperformance of +296.76%.
Across these filings, Pat Roberts has been a balanced trader of COST (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed COST transaction shown was dated December 22, 2020. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Pat Roberts's COST trades vs the price
COST is up +636.10% since Pat Roberts bought on March 6, 2015, versus +339.34% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Pat Roberts COST 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.
Pat Roberts & COST trading FAQ
Is it legal for Pat Roberts to trade Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corp (COST), 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 Pat Roberts buy COST?
Pat Roberts disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on March 6, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has COST performed since Pat Roberts's trade?
Since Pat Roberts bought COST on March 6, 2015, the stock is up +636.10%, versus +339.34% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +296.76%.
How many times has Pat Roberts traded COST?
Pat Roberts has disclosed 10 COST trades since 2014 (5 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 COST trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) on the Costco Wholesale 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.