Erik Paulsen bought Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI)
Erik Paulsen (R-MN), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 2 trades in Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI) since 2012, all purchases, worth an estimated $41K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Erik Paulsen bought $15,001 - $50,000 of Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI) on April 15, 2012. Since that trade, VTI is up +552.63% against the S&P 500 up +579.92%, an outperformance of -27.28%.
Across these filings, Erik Paulsen has been a net buyer of VTI. The most recent disclosed VTI transaction shown was dated January 13, 2014. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Erik Paulsen's VTI trades vs the price
VTI is up +552.63% since Erik Paulsen bought on April 15, 2012, versus +579.92% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Erik Paulsen VTI trades
Erik Paulsen & VTI trading FAQ
Is it legal for Erik Paulsen to trade Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. Quantellect tracks those disclosures; this page does not imply the trade was improper.
When did Erik Paulsen buy VTI?
Erik Paulsen disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI) on April 15, 2012, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VTI performed since Erik Paulsen's trade?
Since Erik Paulsen bought VTI on April 15, 2012, the stock is up +552.63%, versus +579.92% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -27.28%.
How many times has Erik Paulsen traded VTI?
Erik Paulsen has disclosed 2 VTI trades since 2012. 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 VTI trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) (VTI) on the Vanguard Total Stock Market (ETF) 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.