Patrick J. Toomey bought ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY)
Patrick J. Toomey (R-PA), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) since 2014, 2 purchases and 2 sales, 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: Patrick J. Toomey bought $15,001 - $50,000 of ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) on June 12, 2014. Since that trade, VIXY is down -99.93% against the S&P 500 up +361.98%, an outperformance of -461.92%.
Across these filings, Patrick J. Toomey has been a balanced trader of VIXY (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed VIXY transaction shown was dated October 1, 2014. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Patrick J. Toomey's VIXY trades vs the price
VIXY is down -99.93% since Patrick J. Toomey bought on June 12, 2014, versus +361.98% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Patrick J. Toomey VIXY trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2014 | SELL | $33968.00 | -99.93% | — | |
| October 1, 2014 | SELL | $33968.00 | -99.93% | — | |
| June 12, 2014 | BUY | $34528.00 | -99.93% | +$1K | |
| June 12, 2014 | BUY | $34528.00 | -99.93% | +$1K |
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.
Patrick J. Toomey & VIXY trading FAQ
Is it legal for Patrick J. Toomey to trade ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), 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 Patrick J. Toomey buy VIXY?
Patrick J. Toomey disclosed a purchase of $15,001 - $50,000 of ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) on June 12, 2014, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VIXY performed since Patrick J. Toomey's trade?
Since Patrick J. Toomey bought VIXY on June 12, 2014, the stock is down -99.93%, versus +361.98% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -461.92%.
How many times has Patrick J. Toomey traded VIXY?
Patrick J. Toomey has disclosed 4 VIXY trades since 2014 (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 VIXY trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) on the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures 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.