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| 1-Minute Overview |
| Should insider trading by Congress be allowed? |
| Did You Know? |
| Historical Timeline |
Projects
| Top 10 Richest US Senators' Top Stock Trades in 2007 |
| US Congressional Ethics Rules on Insider Trading |
| US Insider Trading Laws |
| Potential Congressional Insider Trading during 2008 Bank Bailout |
Pros and Cons by Issue
Issue: Background
| Q: | What is insider trading? |
| Q: | What are some examples of illegal insider trading? |
| Q: | What are the US insider trading laws and penalties? |
| Q: | Which agencies are responsible for establishing and enforcing insider trading laws? |
| Q: | Why is it commonly considered legal for Congressional representatives to trade securities based on insider information? |
Issue: Legislation and Enforcement
| Q: | What is the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act? |
| Q: | Should Congress pass the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act? |
Issue: Congressional Insider Trading
| Q: | How do Congressional representatives' stocks perform in relation to the general market? |
| Q: | What are the financial disclosure reports that are filed annually by US House Representatives and Senators? |
| Q: | What are some reported difficulties with evaluating Congressional representatives' financial disclosure reports? |
Issue: Political Intelligence and Insider Trading
| Q: | What is the Political Intelligence Disclosure Act? |
| Q: | What are some examples of how “political intelligence” can be acquired and used for investment decisions on Wall Street? |
Issue: Effect on Investors and the Market
| Q: | Does insider trading contribute to market efficiency? |
| Q: | Is insider trading a victimless offense? |
| Q: | Does insider trading harm public confidence in the market? |