Thomas R. Carper bought SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR)
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE), a U.S. Senator, has disclosed 5 trades in SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) since 2018, 2 purchases and 3 sales, worth an estimated $40K 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 SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) on October 9, 2018. Since that trade, XAR is up +181.41% against the S&P 500 up +184.65%, an outperformance of -3.25%.
Across these filings, Thomas R. Carper has been a net seller of XAR (a buy-to-sell ratio of 0.67). The most recent disclosed XAR transaction shown was dated January 31, 2022. 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 XAR trades vs the price
XAR is up +181.41% since Thomas R. Carper bought on October 9, 2018, versus +184.65% for the S&P 500.
Performance since this trade
All Thomas R. Carper XAR 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 R. Carper & XAR trading FAQ
Is it legal for Thomas R. Carper to trade SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are allowed to trade individual stocks, including SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), 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 XAR?
Thomas R. Carper disclosed a purchase of $1,001 - $15,000 of SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) on October 9, 2018, according to public STOCK Act filings.
How has XAR performed since Thomas R. Carper's trade?
Since Thomas R. Carper bought XAR on October 9, 2018, the stock is up +181.41%, versus +184.65% for the S&P 500 over the same period, an outperformance of -3.25%.
How many times has Thomas R. Carper traded XAR?
Thomas R. Carper has disclosed 5 XAR trades since 2018 (2 purchases 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 XAR trades?
Quantellect tracks every disclosed congressional trade in SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) on the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF 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.