David J. Taylor bought Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: VRTX)
David J. Taylor bought VRTX · disclosed September 2, 2025
David J. Taylor, a OH House member representing District 2, purchased $1,001 - $15,000 of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) on August 7, 2025. Filings associated with David J. Taylor disclosed 0 other VRTX transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Shares of VRTX have risen 45.4% since the first observed purchase on August 7, 2025. The filing was publicly disclosed on September 2, 2025; a direct filing link is not available in the current data record.
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Key points
- Analyst ratings on VRTX break down as 0 strong buy, 20 buy, 3 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
- VRTX carries a Risk Score of 95 as of September 4, 2026. On this scale, a higher score means a lower risk surface.
- David J. Taylor bought VRTX in the amount range of $1,001 - $15,000 on August 7, 2025, filed under the STOCK Act.
- The filing lists Self as the transaction owner and was disclosed 26 days after the trade.
- The asset description in the filing reads 'Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Common Stock (VRTX) [ST].'
- Filings associated with David J. Taylor disclosed 0 other VRTX transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
- Shares of VRTX have risen 45.4% since the first observed purchase on August 7, 2025.
- VRTX carried a Q Score of 68.5 in its equity peer group as of September 4, 2026.
- VRTX carried a Squeeze Score of 16 as of September 8, 2026.
Did David J. Taylor buy or sell VRTX?
The Periodic Transaction Report covers a single purchase involving VRTX on August 7, 2025. The filed amount range is $1,001 - $15,000. The asset description reads 'Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Common Stock (VRTX) [ST]', as submitted by the filer. The report was submitted on September 2, 2025. Under the STOCK Act, covered transactions generally must be reported within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction.
| Politician | Action | Ticker | Amount | Trade date | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David J. Taylor (House) | Buy | VRTX | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 7, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
What other VRTX trades has David J. Taylor disclosed in the past 12 months?
Filings associated with David J. Taylor disclosed 0 other VRTX transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
| Trade date | Action | Owner | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No other VRTX transactions were disclosed in the prior 12 months. | ||||
What does the filing show, and what does it not show?
The filing reports a purchase involving VRTX by David J. Taylor in the amount range of $1,001 - $15,000, with Self listed as the owner. It does not establish David J. Taylor's total holdings in VRTX, any realized profit or loss, the reasons for the transaction, or any committee connection. The asset description reads 'Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Common Stock (VRTX) [ST]', as submitted by the filer; that label is reproduced without adding a legal or regulatory interpretation. Quantellect's current profile data does not identify David J. Taylor's committee assignments, so this article draws no connection between the trade and any legislative jurisdiction. Filings associated with David J. Taylor disclosed 0 other VRTX transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Quantellect tracks how disclosed purchases have performed, but does not treat corporate actions as buys or sells.
Who else in Congress traded VRTX?
Quantellect's current database lists these recent VRTX disclosures by other members. Owner labels come from the native filing row; an official filing link appears only when it is available in the source data.
| Member | Party | Action | Amount | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Khanna Dependent child | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | July 6, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | June 9, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | May 11, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | May 11, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Dependent child | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | April 7, 2026Filing unavailable |
How has David J. Taylor's disclosed trading performed?
David J. Taylor holds a Quantellect Q Score of 74 (solid), a descriptive rating of disclosed congressional buys over the trailing 24 months, based on estimated, unrealized results from filed amount ranges and closing prices.
Q Score rank #21 of 77 rated members. The rating covers buys only: entry uses the transaction-date close, positions are marked to the latest close, and dollar figures are estimates from the disclosed ranges, not realized gains. It describes disclosed activity and is not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Did David J. Taylor buy or sell VRTX?
According to the disclosure, David J. Taylor purchased VRTX on August 7, 2025.
What amount was reported for the VRTX transaction?
The disclosure reports $1,001 - $15,000 for the purchase. Filed amounts are ranges, not exact transaction values.
When did the transaction occur, and when was it disclosed?
The transaction is dated August 7, 2025, and it was disclosed on September 2, 2025.
Where can I see David J. Taylor's other congressional trades?
Quantellect lists David J. Taylor's complete disclosed trade history on the member profile. David J. Taylor's trade history
Is congressional stock trading legal?
The STOCK Act does not impose a blanket ban on members holding or trading individual securities. It requires public disclosure of covered transactions, generally within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction. Other laws and chamber rules may also apply. STOCK Act
Is Congress exempt from insider trading laws?
No. The STOCK Act expressly affirms that members and congressional employees are not exempt from federal insider-trading prohibitions and owe a duty arising from their positions. Public disclosure is a separate obligation and does not shield a trade from those laws. STOCK Act
How quickly must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, a covered transaction generally must be reported on a Periodic Transaction Report within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction. House Ethics guidance describes the reporting schedule and applicable late-filing fee. House Ethics PTR guidance
How is net worth reported in these disclosures?
It is not. STOCK Act filings report transaction and asset ranges, not a complete or real-time net worth. Quantellect does not estimate a member's net worth from these filings; any third-party estimate is not part of the official disclosure. STOCK Act
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