J. French Hill bought Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM)
J. French Hill (R-AR), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM) since 2016, all purchases, worth an estimated $130K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: J. French Hill bought $15,001 - $50,000 of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM) on May 31, 2016. Since that trade, VYM is up +211.43% against the S&P 500 up +309.18%, an outperformance of -97.75%.
Across these filings, J. French Hill has been a net buyer of VYM. The most recent disclosed VYM transaction shown was dated August 30, 2016. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
J. French Hill's VYM trades vs the price
VYM is up +211.43% since J. French Hill bought on May 31, 2016, versus +309.18% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All J. French Hill VYM trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2016 | BUY | $54.22 | +198.15% | +$39K | |
| July 29, 2016 | BUY | $54.29 | +197.79% | +$39K | |
| June 30, 2016 | BUY | $53.04 | +204.79% | +$41K | |
| May 31, 2016 | BUY | $51.91 | +211.43% | +$42K |
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.
J. French Hill & VYM trading FAQ
Is it legal for J. French Hill to trade Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM), 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 J. French Hill buy VYM?
J. French Hill disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM) on May 31, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VYM performed since J. French Hill's trade?
Since J. French Hill bought VYM on May 31, 2016, the stock is up +211.43%, versus +309.18% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -97.75%.
How many times has J. French Hill traded VYM?
J. French Hill has disclosed 4 VYM trades since 2016. 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 VYM trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust (VYM) on the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable Trust congressional trading page, which aggregates filings across all members of Congress.
J. French Hill's VYM tradesAll congressional filings for Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) F ILING S TATUS : New S UBHoLDING o F : J French Hill - Revocable TrustJ. French Hill's full profile
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.