James M. Inhofe bought Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF)
James M. Inhofe (R-OK), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in Synchrony Financial (SYF) since 2016, 2 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $258K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: James M. Inhofe bought $50,001 - $100,000 of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) on February 24, 2016. Since that trade, SYF is up +251.59% against the S&P 500 up +354.20%, an outperformance of -102.61%.
Across these filings, James M. Inhofe has been a balanced trader of SYF (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed SYF transaction shown was dated March 2, 2017. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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James M. Inhofe's SYF trades vs the price
SYF is up +251.59% since James M. Inhofe bought on February 24, 2016, versus +354.20% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All James M. Inhofe SYF trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 | SELL | $28.84 | +167.58% | — | |
| February 1, 2017 | SELL | $28.76 | +168.33% | — | |
| April 21, 2016 | BUY | $24.08 | +220.50% | +$48K | |
| February 24, 2016 | BUY | $21.95 | +251.59% | +$128K |
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.
James M. Inhofe & SYF trading FAQ
Is it legal for James M. Inhofe to trade Synchrony Financial (SYF) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Synchrony Financial (SYF), 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 James M. Inhofe buy SYF?
James M. Inhofe disclosed a purchase of $50,001 - $100,000 of Synchrony Financial (SYF) on February 24, 2016, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has SYF performed since James M. Inhofe's trade?
Since James M. Inhofe bought SYF on February 24, 2016, the stock is up +251.59%, versus +354.20% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -102.61%.
How many times has James M. Inhofe traded SYF?
James M. Inhofe has disclosed 4 SYF trades since 2016 (2 purchases and 2 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 SYF trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Synchrony Financial (SYF) on the Synchrony Financial 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.