Keith Self bought Merck & Company Inc (NYSE: MRK)
Keith Self bought MRK · disclosed January 23, 2025
Keith Self, a TX House member representing District 3, purchased $1,001 - $15,000 of Merck & Company Inc (MRK) on January 10, 2025. Filings associated with Keith Self disclosed 0 other MRK transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Shares of MRK have risen 59.5% since the first observed purchase on January 10, 2025. The filing was publicly disclosed on January 23, 2025; a direct filing link is not available in the current data record.
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Key points
- Analyst ratings on MRK break down as 0 strong buy, 14 buy, 7 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
- MRK carries a Risk Score of 93 as of September 4, 2026. On this scale, a higher score means a lower risk surface.
- Keith Self bought MRK in the amount range of $1,001 - $15,000 on January 10, 2025, filed under the STOCK Act.
- The filing lists Spouse as the transaction owner and was disclosed 13 days after the trade.
- The asset description in the filing reads 'Merck + Co, (INC).'
- Filings associated with Keith Self disclosed 0 other MRK transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
- Shares of MRK have risen 59.5% since the first observed purchase on January 10, 2025.
- MRK carried a Q Score of 77.4 in its equity peer group as of September 4, 2026.
- MRK carried a Squeeze Score of 13 as of September 8, 2026.
Did Keith Self buy or sell MRK?
The Periodic Transaction Report covers a single purchase involving MRK on January 10, 2025. The filed amount range is $1,001 - $15,000. The asset description reads 'Merck + Co, (INC)', as submitted by the filer. The report was submitted on January 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Self (House) | Buy | MRK | $1,001 - $15,000 | January 10, 2025 | January 23, 2025 |
What other MRK trades has Keith Self disclosed in the past 12 months?
Filings associated with Keith Self disclosed 0 other MRK transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
| Trade date | Action | Owner | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No other MRK 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 MRK by Keith Self in the amount range of $1,001 - $15,000, with Spouse listed as the owner. It does not establish Keith Self's total holdings in MRK, any realized profit or loss, the reasons for the transaction, or any committee connection. The asset description reads 'Merck + Co, (INC)', as submitted by the filer; that label is reproduced without adding a legal or regulatory interpretation. Quantellect's current profile data does not identify Keith Self's committee assignments, so this article draws no connection between the trade and any legislative jurisdiction. Filings associated with Keith Self disclosed 0 other MRK 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 MRK?
Quantellect's current database lists these recent MRK 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 Spouse | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | September 4, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Dependent child | D House | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | September 4, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | September 4, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 7, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Rohit Khanna Spouse | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | July 6, 2026Filing unavailable |
How has Keith Self's disclosed trading performed?
Keith Self holds a Quantellect Q Score of 47 (mixed), 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 #42 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 Keith Self buy or sell MRK?
According to the disclosure, Keith Self purchased MRK on January 10, 2025.
What amount was reported for the MRK 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 January 10, 2025, and it was disclosed on January 23, 2025.
Where can I see Keith Self's other congressional trades?
Quantellect lists Keith Self's complete disclosed trade history on the member profile. Keith Self'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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