Thomas MacArthur bought Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH)
Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 4 trades in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH) since 2018, all purchases, worth an estimated $148K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Thomas MacArthur bought $50,001 - $100,000 of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH) on June 13, 2018. Since that trade, VCSH is up +27.64% against the S&P 500 up +196.91%, an outperformance of -169.26%.
Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a net buyer of VCSH. The most recent disclosed VCSH transaction shown was dated October 19, 2018. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Thomas MacArthur's VCSH trades vs the price
VCSH is up +27.64% since Thomas MacArthur bought on June 13, 2018, versus +196.91% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas MacArthur VCSH trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2018 | BUY | $62.01 | +26.78% | +$347 | |
| October 19, 2018 | BUY | $62.01 | +26.78% | +$85 | |
| June 13, 2018 | BUY | $61.59 | +27.64% | +$279 | |
| June 13, 2018 | BUY | $61.59 | +27.64% | +$645 |
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.
Thomas MacArthur & VCSH trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH), 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 Thomas MacArthur buy VCSH?
Thomas MacArthur disclosed a purchase of $50,001 - $100,000 of Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH) on June 13, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VCSH performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?
Since Thomas MacArthur bought VCSH on June 13, 2018, the stock is up +27.64%, versus +196.91% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -169.26%.
How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded VCSH?
Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 4 VCSH trades since 2018. 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 VCSH trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] (VCSH) on the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCSH) [ST] 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.