Lamar Smith bought Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 90 trades in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--) since 2013, 45 purchases and 45 sales, worth an estimated $712K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Lamar Smith bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--) on May 3, 2013. Since that trade, -- is up +0.00% against the S&P 500 up +482.49%, an outperformance of -482.49%.
Across these filings, Lamar Smith has been a balanced trader of -- (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed -- transaction shown was dated January 2, 2019. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Lamar Smith's -- trades vs the price
-- is up +0.00% since Lamar Smith bought on May 3, 2013, versus +482.49% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith -- 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.
Lamar Smith & -- trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Lamar Smith buy --?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--) on May 3, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has -- performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought -- on May 3, 2013, the stock is up +0.00%, versus +482.49% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -482.49%.
How many times has Lamar Smith traded --?
Lamar Smith has disclosed 90 -- trades since 2013 (45 purchases and 45 sales). Every disclosed trade is listed on this page.
How soon must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must publicly report a covered transaction within 45 days of the trade. Filings can still be delayed, amended, or contain errors.
Where can I see all congressional -- trades?
BullishWhales tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (--) on the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. Estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived algorithmically from public filings and end-of-day market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.