Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about tracking politician stock trades

Important Notice: InsiderTrader.pro provides information about politician trading activities for educational purposes only. The information we provide is not financial advice, and should not be interpreted as such. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

About Our Service

What is InsiderTrader.pro?

InsiderTrader.pro is a specialized alert service that monitors and reports stock trades made by members of Congress, Senators, and other government officials. We send timely email alerts whenever politicians report new trades, helping you stay informed about potential market movements based on insider knowledge.

How does InsiderTrader.pro work?

Our system automatically monitors official government disclosures for stock transactions reported by politicians. When new trades are reported, we analyze the data and send subscribers email alerts with details about which politician made the trade, what stocks were involved, the transaction value, and the reporting date. We also provide additional context including price changes, analyst ratings, and relevant committee memberships.

Why should I track politician stock trades?

Members of Congress and other government officials often have access to non-public information that can influence financial markets. Research has shown that many politicians' portfolios outperform the market averages significantly. By tracking their trading activity, you can gain insights that might inform your own investment decisions.

Is this service legal?

Absolutely. We only aggregate and distribute publicly available information that politicians are legally required to disclose under the STOCK Act of 2012. We're simply making this information more accessible and actionable for everyday investors. It's important to note that we are not selling reports or financial advice - the service we provide is delivering this publicly available information to you in a timely, convenient format.

Subscriptions & Pricing

How much does InsiderTrader.pro cost?

InsiderTrader.pro costs just $9.99 per year (or $1.99 per month if you choose monthly billing). This affordable price point is designed to ensure that your subscription fees don't eat into your investment returns. Unlike automated trading services that can charge $10 or more per month, our annual fee means you keep more of your gains.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription anytime through the "Manage Subscription" link in any of the emails you receive from us. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, and you won't be charged again after cancellation. If you need help cancelling, please contact us at support@insidertrader.pro.

Alert System

How quickly will I receive alerts after a trade is reported?

Subscribers receive alerts shortly after trades appear in official disclosures. While politicians may report trades up to 45 days after making them per current disclosure laws, many trades are actually reported within just a few days of the transaction. Our service keeps you informed as soon as this information becomes publicly available.

What information is included in each alert?

Each alert includes: the politician's name and position, the stock ticker symbol, transaction type (buy/sell), transaction date, disclosure date, estimated transaction value range, price changes since disclosure, analyst ratings and price targets, committee memberships of the politician, recent bills they voted on, and other contextual information to help you make informed decisions.

Data & Accuracy

Where does your data come from?

Our data comes directly from official government disclosure filings, primarily from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate Financial Disclosures portal. We process and verify this data to ensure accuracy before sending alerts.

How accurate is the trading information?

We strive for 100% accuracy in our reporting. However, the disclosure forms filed by politicians sometimes contain limited information. For example, they only need to report trade values in broad ranges rather than exact amounts. We provide all available information and clearly note any limitations.

Benefits of InsiderTrader.pro

How does InsiderTrader.pro compare to automated copy trading tools?

While automated copy trading tools execute trades for you based on politicians' activities, InsiderTrader.pro offers several distinct advantages:

  • Control: You maintain full control over your trading strategy and can make informed decisions about which trades suit your portfolio and risk tolerance. You can pick and choose which trades to follow rather than an all-or-nothing approach.
  • Context: We provide rich contextual information including price changes since disclosure, historical performance data, analyst ratings, and details about the politician's committee memberships and voting record. This helps you evaluate whether a trade may have been made with "inside knowledge".
  • Price: At just $9.99/year, our service is significantly more affordable than automated trading tools that typically charge $10+/month. For smaller investors, these fees can substantially impact returns (requiring >12% returns just to break even if you're investing $1000/year).
What additional information does InsiderTrader.pro provide beyond the trade details?

Our service enriches trade alerts with valuable context:

  • Stock price changes since disclosure date
  • Performance metrics (1m, 3m, 6m, 1y, 5y price differences)
  • Analyst ratings and price targets
  • Committee memberships of the politician
  • Recent bills the politician voted on

This comprehensive information helps you make more informed decisions about whether a particular trade aligns with your investment strategy.

Who is InsiderTrader.pro best suited for?

InsiderTrader.pro is ideal for active traders who want to maintain control of their investment decisions while gaining insights from politician trading activity. Our service is particularly valuable for:

  • Investors who prefer making their own trading decisions rather than automated solutions
  • Those who want to understand the context behind politician trades before investing
  • Budget-conscious investors who want to maximize returns by minimizing service fees
  • Traders looking for potential information-based trading opportunities

If you're a more passive investor simply looking to place your money somewhere to grow with minimal involvement, automated copy trading might be more suitable, despite the higher costs.

Technical Questions

Is my personal and payment information secure?

Absolutely. We use Stripe as our payment processor, which provides bank-level security for all transactions. Your payment information is never stored on our servers, and all data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

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