Lou Barletta bought Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (VYM)
Lou Barletta (R-PA), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 5 trades in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (VYM) since 2015, 4 purchases and 1 sale, worth an estimated $65K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Lou Barletta bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (VYM) on December 18, 2015. Since that trade, VYM is up +238.68% against the S&P 500 up +338.72%, an outperformance of -100.04%.
Across these filings, Lou Barletta has been a net buyer of VYM (a buy-to-sell ratio of 4.00). The most recent disclosed VYM transaction shown was dated February 18, 2016. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Lou Barletta's VYM trades vs the price
VYM is up +238.68% since Lou Barletta bought on December 18, 2015, versus +338.72% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Lou Barletta VYM 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.
Lou Barletta & VYM trading FAQ
Is it legal for Lou Barletta to trade Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (VYM) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (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 Lou Barletta buy VYM?
Lou Barletta disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) (VYM) on December 18, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VYM performed since Lou Barletta's trade?
Since Lou Barletta bought VYM on December 18, 2015, the stock is up +238.68%, versus +338.72% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -100.04%.
How many times has Lou Barletta traded VYM?
Lou Barletta has disclosed 5 VYM trades since 2015 (4 purchases and 1 sale). 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) (VYM) on the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF - DNQ (VYM) 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.