Thomas MacArthur bought Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG)
Thomas MacArthur (R-NJ), a U.S. Representative, has disclosed 7 trades in Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG) since 2015, 5 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $1.6M in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Thomas MacArthur bought $250,001 - $500,000 of Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG) on December 2, 2015. Since that trade, VIG is up +269.46% against the S&P 500 up +316.34%, an outperformance of -46.88%.
Across these filings, Thomas MacArthur has been a net buyer of VIG (a buy-to-sell ratio of 2.50). The most recent disclosed VIG transaction shown was dated December 30, 2015. 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 VIG trades vs the price
VIG is up +269.46% since Thomas MacArthur bought on December 2, 2015, versus +316.34% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas MacArthur VIG 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.
Thomas MacArthur & VIG trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas MacArthur to trade Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG), 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 VIG?
Thomas MacArthur disclosed a purchase of $250,001 - $500,000 of Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG) on December 2, 2015, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VIG performed since Thomas MacArthur's trade?
Since Thomas MacArthur bought VIG on December 2, 2015, the stock is up +269.46%, versus +316.34% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -46.88%.
How many times has Thomas MacArthur traded VIG?
Thomas MacArthur has disclosed 7 VIG trades since 2015 (5 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 VIG trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) (VIG) on the Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF - DNQ (VIG) 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.