Ted Cruz sold Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS)
Ted Cruz sold GS · disclosed May 24, 2019
Ted Cruz, a TX Senate member representing District N/A, sold $50,001 - $100,000 of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) on May 15, 2019. Filings associated with Ted Cruz disclosed 0 other GS transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Shares of GS have risen 526.0% since the first observed purchase on May 15, 2019. The filing was publicly disclosed on May 24, 2019; a direct filing link is not available in the current data record.
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Key points
- Analyst ratings on GS break down as 0 strong buy, 5 buy, 10 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.
- GS carries a Risk Score of 92 as of September 4, 2026. On this scale, a higher score means a lower risk surface.
- Ted Cruz sold GS in the amount range of $50,001 - $100,000 on May 15, 2019, filed under the STOCK Act.
- The filing lists Joint as the transaction owner and was disclosed 9 days after the trade.
- The asset description in the filing reads 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..'
- Filings associated with Ted Cruz disclosed 0 other GS transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
- Shares of GS have risen 526.0% since the first observed purchase on May 15, 2019.
- GS carried a Q Score of 66.3 in its equity peer group as of September 4, 2026.
- GS carried a Squeeze Score of 17 as of September 8, 2026.
Did Ted Cruz buy or sell GS?
The Periodic Transaction Report covers a single sale involving GS on May 15, 2019. The filed amount range is $50,001 - $100,000. The asset description reads 'The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.', as submitted by the filer. The report was submitted on May 24, 2019. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Cruz (Senate) | Sell | GS | $50,001 - $100,000 | May 15, 2019 | May 24, 2019 |
What other GS trades has Ted Cruz disclosed in the past 12 months?
Filings associated with Ted Cruz disclosed 0 other GS transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
| Trade date | Action | Owner | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No other GS transactions were disclosed in the prior 12 months. | ||||
What does the filing show, and what does it not show?
The filing reports a sale involving GS by Ted Cruz in the amount range of $50,001 - $100,000, with Joint listed as the owner. It does not establish Ted Cruz's total holdings in GS, any realized profit or loss, the reasons for the transaction, or any committee connection. The asset description reads 'The Goldman Sachs Group, 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 Ted Cruz's committee assignments, so this article draws no connection between the trade and any legislative jurisdiction. Filings associated with Ted Cruz disclosed 0 other GS 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 GS?
Quantellect's current database lists these recent GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer Joint | D House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | May 19, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Josh Gottheimer Joint | D House | Sell | $15,001 - $50,000 | May 19, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Alan Armstrong Self | R Senate | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | July 21, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Alan Armstrong Self | R Senate | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | July 21, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Maria Elvira Salazar Self | R House | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | April 21, 2026Filing unavailable |
How has Ted Cruz's disclosed trading performed?
A current measured Q Score is not available for this member. Quantellect does not infer performance where the scored-trade projection lacks coverage.
All Ted Cruz GS 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.
Frequently asked questions
Did Ted Cruz buy or sell GS?
According to the disclosure, Ted Cruz sold GS on May 15, 2019.
What amount was reported for the GS transaction?
The disclosure reports $50,001 - $100,000 for the sale. Filed amounts are ranges, not exact transaction values.
When did the transaction occur, and when was it disclosed?
The transaction is dated May 15, 2019, and it was disclosed on May 24, 2019.
Where can I see Ted Cruz's other congressional trades?
Quantellect lists Ted Cruz's complete disclosed trade history on the member profile. Ted Cruz'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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