Thomas R. Carper bought BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ)
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) since 2019, 2 purchases and 2 sales, worth an estimated $32K in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts).
The trade highlighted here is a purchase: Thomas R. Carper bought $1,001 - $15,000 of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ) on June 26, 2019. Since that trade, BSTZ is up +164.52% against the S&P 500 up +182.08%, an outperformance of -17.57%.
Across these filings, Thomas R. Carper has been a balanced trader of BSTZ (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed BSTZ transaction shown was dated February 22, 2020. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
Data updated
Thomas R. Carper's BSTZ trades vs the price
BSTZ is up +164.52% since Thomas R. Carper bought on June 26, 2019, versus +182.08% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas R. Carper BSTZ trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2020 | SELL | $11.67 | +139.46% | — | |
| February 22, 2020 | SELL | $11.67 | +139.46% | — | |
| June 26, 2019 | BUY | $10.56 | +164.52% | +$3K | |
| June 26, 2019 | BUY | $10.56 | +164.52% | +$3K |
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 R. Carper & BSTZ trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas R. Carper to trade BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ), 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 R. Carper buy BSTZ?
Thomas R. Carper disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) on June 26, 2019, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has BSTZ performed since Thomas R. Carper's trade?
Since Thomas R. Carper bought BSTZ on June 26, 2019, the stock is up +164.52%, versus +182.08% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -17.57%.
How many times has Thomas R. Carper traded BSTZ?
Thomas R. Carper has disclosed 4 BSTZ trades since 2019 (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 BSTZ trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) on the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II 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.