Did Austin Scott buy Microsoft stock?

Common questions

Did Austin Scott buy Microsoft stock?

Yes. Austin Scott disclosed 2 purchases of Microsoft (MSFT) stock between Jul 19, 2013 and Sep 15, 2013, in STOCK Act reports. Added together, the disclosed ranges come to $30K-$100K.

How big were Austin Scott's Microsoft trades?

STOCK Act reports give a range for each trade, such as $15K-$50K, never an exact amount. Added together, the disclosed ranges come to $30K-$100K.

Did Austin Scott make these Microsoft trades personally?

Not always. The STOCK Act requires members to report trades by themselves, a spouse and dependent children. The owner column of each linked filing says whose trade it was.

Does Austin Scott still own Microsoft stock?

This page lists reported trades, not holdings. A purchase can have been sold since, and the filings shown do not say what is held today.

When did Austin Scott report these trades?

The latest filing is dated Aug 29, 2014. The STOCK Act gives members of Congress 45 days to report a trade, so a filing can trail the trade by weeks. Every row shows both dates.

Where does this data come from?

From periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act with the Clerk of the House. Every trade links to the original filing.