Thomas R. Carper bought Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO)
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 4 trades in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) since 2015, 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 Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) on January 17, 2024. Since that trade, VLO is up +155.98% against the S&P 500 up +58.70%, an outperformance of +97.28%.
Across these filings, Thomas R. Carper has been a balanced trader of VLO (a buy-to-sell ratio of 1.00). The most recent disclosed VLO transaction shown was dated April 11, 2024. Each row in the table below links to that trade and its post-trade performance versus the market.
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Thomas R. Carper's VLO trades vs the price
VLO is up +155.98% since Thomas R. Carper bought on January 17, 2024, versus +58.70% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas R. Carper VLO trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | SELL | $166.24 | +81.26% | — | |
| January 17, 2024 | BUY | $117.71 | +155.98% | +$11K | |
| December 11, 2023 | BUY | $115.07 | +161.85% | +$12K | |
| February 12, 2015 | SELL | $36.75 | +719.99% | — |
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 & VLO trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas R. Carper to trade Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), 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 VLO?
Thomas R. Carper disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) on January 17, 2024, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has VLO performed since Thomas R. Carper's trade?
Since Thomas R. Carper bought VLO on January 17, 2024, the stock is up +155.98%, versus +58.70% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of +97.28%.
How many times has Thomas R. Carper traded VLO?
Thomas R. Carper has disclosed 4 VLO trades since 2015 (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 VLO trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) on the Valero Energy Corporation 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.