Sheldon Whitehouse bought Essex Property Trust Inc (NYSE: ESS)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) since 2013, 1 purchase and 3 sales, worth an estimated $57K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Sheldon Whitehouse bought $1,001 - $15,000 of Essex Property Trust Inc (NYSE: ESS) on November 8, 2013. Since that trade, ESS is up +185.59% against the S&P 500 up +409.30%, an outperformance of -223.71%.
Across these filings, Sheldon Whitehouse has been a net seller of ESS (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.33). The most recent disclosed ESS transaction shown was dated April 18, 2023. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Sheldon Whitehouse's ESS trades vs the price
ESS is up +185.59% since Sheldon Whitehouse bought on November 8, 2013, versus +409.30% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Sheldon Whitehouse ESS trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2023 | SELL | $189.17 | +56.89% | — | |
| April 18, 2023 | SELL | $189.17 | +56.89% | — | |
| August 27, 2014 | SELL | $132.36 | +124.24% | — | |
| November 8, 2013 | BUY | $103.92 | +185.59% | +$7K |
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.
Sheldon Whitehouse & ESS trading FAQ
Is it legal for Sheldon Whitehouse to trade Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS), 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 Sheldon Whitehouse buy ESS?
Sheldon Whitehouse disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) on November 8, 2013, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has ESS performed since Sheldon Whitehouse's trade?
Since Sheldon Whitehouse bought ESS on November 8, 2013, the stock is up +185.59%, versus +409.30% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -223.71%.
How many times has Sheldon Whitehouse traded ESS?
Sheldon Whitehouse has disclosed 4 ESS trades since 2013 (1 purchase and 3 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 ESS trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) on the Essex Property Trust Inc 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.