Your comprehensive guide to stock trading terminology, congressional trading regulations, and financial disclosure requirements. Understand the language of Wall Street and Capitol Hill.
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A Periodic Transaction Report (PTR) is a financial disclosure form that members of Congress must file when they or their spouses conduct stock transactions above certain thresholds.
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012 requires members of Congress to disclose their stock trades within 45 days and prohibits insider trading based on non-public information.
The 45-day requirement for members of Congress to report stock transactions through PTR filings after the trade execution date.
General stock trading and investment terminology
A unique series of letters assigned to a publicly traded company's stock for identification on stock exchanges.
Classification of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, options, or other securities.
The actual date when a stock trade was executed, as opposed to the disclosure date when it was reported.
Financial concepts and investment terminology
Legal and regulatory frameworks governing trading
Official forms and documents used in trading disclosures
Required disclosure form for congressional stock trades
2012 law regulating congressional trading disclosures
Unique code identifying publicly traded stocks
45-day requirement for reporting trades
Classification of financial instruments (stocks, options, etc.)
Actual date when the trade was executed
This glossary helps you navigate the complex world of congressional stock trading. All terms are defined in plain English with examples from real PTR filings. Understanding these terms is crucial for interpreting official disclosure documents and tracking trading patterns effectively.