Ted Cruz sold Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS)
Ted Cruz (R-TX), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) since 2016, all sales, worth an estimated $700K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a sale: Ted Cruz sold $50,001 - $100,000 of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) on May 15, 2019. Since that trade, GS is up +536.43% against the S&P 500 up +192.74%, an outperformance of +343.69%.
Across these filings, Ted Cruz has been a net seller of GS. The most recent disclosed GS transaction shown was dated November 11, 2025. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Ted Cruz's GS trades vs the price
GS is up +536.43% since Ted Cruz sold on May 15, 2019, versus +192.74% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Ted Cruz GS trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | SELL | $798.57 | +32.23% | — | |
| April 15, 2024 | SELL | $382.58 | +176.01% | — | |
| May 15, 2019 | SELL | $165.92 | +536.43% | — | |
| February 25, 2016 | SELL | $119.65 | +782.58% | — |
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.
Ted Cruz & GS trading FAQ
Is it legal for Ted Cruz to trade Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), 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 Ted Cruz sell GS?
Ted Cruz disclosed a sale of $50,001 - $100,000 of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) on May 15, 2019, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has GS performed since Ted Cruz's trade?
Since Ted Cruz sold GS on May 15, 2019, the stock is up +536.43%, versus +192.74% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +343.69%.
How many times has Ted Cruz traded GS?
Ted Cruz has disclosed 4 GS trades since 2016. 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 GS trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) on the Goldman Sachs Group 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.