Lamar Smith bought Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (VCLT)
Lamar Smith (R-TX), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 1 trade in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (VCLT) since 2013, a single purchase, worth an estimated $8K 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) (VCLT) on May 3, 2013. Since that trade, VCLT is up +37.59% against the S&P 500 up +465.25%, an outperformance of -427.66%.
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Lamar Smith's VCLT trades vs the price
VCLT is up +37.59% since Lamar Smith bought on May 3, 2013, versus +465.25% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lamar Smith VCLT trades
Lamar Smith & VCLT trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lamar Smith to trade Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (VCLT) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (VCLT), 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 Lamar Smith buy VCLT?
Lamar Smith disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (VCLT) on May 3, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VCLT performed since Lamar Smith's trade?
Since Lamar Smith bought VCLT on May 3, 2013, the stock is up +37.59%, versus +465.25% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -427.66%.
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 VCLT trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCLT) (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.