Politicians
Total Trades
94
Trade Volume
$724K
Midpoint of disclosed ranges
Issuers
28
Unique tickers
Last Traded
2012-09-01
Est. Net Worth
$405K
2013 disclosure
About Melvin L. Watt
Melvin L. Watt is a Democrat from North Carolina who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2014. Born on August 26, 1945, Watt represented North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. During his tenure, he was a senior member of the House Democratic caucus, though no committee assignments are listed for this period.
During his final term in Congress, Watt disclosed 94 trades with an estimated total trading volume of approximately $0.7 million. His activity leaned toward buying, with 49 purchases compared to 29 sales. His most frequently traded holding accounted for 31 transactions, followed by NextEra Energy (NEE), SPDR Gold Shares (GDX), and Caterpillar (CAT) with five trades each, and American Tower (AMT) with four. By sector, his trades were concentrated in Utilities, Technology, and Industrials, each with five transactions, indicating a diversified but moderately active trading profile compared to other members of Congress.
Melvin L. Watt's Trades
Trading Activity
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| Date | Asset | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-06 | DUK | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-03-10 | IBM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-03-10 | IBM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-03-03 | ALU | sell | $0 – $1K |
| 2008-03-03 | MOT | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-03-03 | ALU | sell | $0 – $1K |
| 2008-01-07 | ORCL | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-01-07 | RHT | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2007-08-03 | Thornberg Investment Trust - IRAOTHE | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2007-07-06 | Rydex Series Trust Biotechnology FundFUND | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2007-02-08 | Baron Asset FundFUND | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2007-02-01 | SE | buy | $0 |
| 2006-06-07 | NUE | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | OVTI | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | GDX | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | AMT | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | NVS | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | TRGP | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | OVTI | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | NVS | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | Market Vectors GoldOTHE | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | OVTI | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | OVTI | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | NVS | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2006-03-11 | AMT | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2005-06-10 | HPQ | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2005-06-09 | MCD | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2004-11-07 | FDS | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-05-10 | MCHP | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-05-10 | AMT | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-05-10 | GDX | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-03-11 | TOCQUEVILLE ITR GOLD FD-IRA***OTHE | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-03-11 | TOCQUEVILLE TR GOLD FD-IRAOTHE | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2003-03-11 | TOCQUEVILLE TR GOLD FD IRAOTHE | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2001-09-12 | UPS | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2001-09-12 | IP | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2001-02-07 | SE | buy | $0 |
| 2001-01-12 | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - IRAFUND | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2001-01-10 | AGIC Intl & Perm Strategy FDOTHE | exchange | $0 |
| 2001-01-10 | NEE | exchange | $0 |
| 2001-01-10 | NEE | exchange | $0 |
| 2001-01-10 | Nicholas Applegate Intl & Perm Strategy FundFUND | exchange | $0 |
| 2001-01-10 | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - IRAFUND | exchange | $0 |
| 2001-01-10 | Evergreen Investments - IRAOTHE | exchange | $0 |
Thornberg Investment Trust - IRAsell
2007-08-03$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
Rydex Series Trust Biotechnology Fundsell
2007-07-06$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
Baron Asset Fundsell
2007-02-08$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
Market Vectors Goldsell
2006-03-11$1K – $15K
Owner: Self
TOCQUEVILLE ITR GOLD FD-IRA***buy
2003-03-11$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
TOCQUEVILLE TR GOLD FD-IRAbuy
2003-03-11$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
TOCQUEVILLE TR GOLD FD IRAbuy
2003-03-11$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - IRAbuy
2001-01-12$1K – $15K
Owner: Spouse
AGIC Intl & Perm Strategy FDexchange
2001-01-10$0
Owner: Spouse
Nicholas Applegate Intl & Perm Strategy Fundexchange
2001-01-10$0
Owner: Self
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - IRAexchange
2001-01-10$0
Owner: Self
Evergreen Investments - IRAexchange
2001-01-10$0
Owner: Spouse