Data Sources

1. Primary Data Sources

FinCap Alpha aggregates congressional stock trading data from publicly available sources required under the STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, Pub. L. 112-105).

1.1 House of Representatives

Financial disclosure forms filed by members of the House of Representatives are maintained by the House Clerk's Office and are publicly available. These disclosures include:

• Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs) filed within 30-45 days of transactions
• Annual Financial Disclosure Statements
• Public databases maintained by the House

1.2 United States Senate

Financial disclosure forms filed by Senators are maintained by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and are publicly available. These disclosures include:

• Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs)
• Annual Financial Disclosure Statements
• Public databases maintained by the Senate

1.3 Third-Party Aggregators

We may also utilize third-party data aggregation services (such as Apify) that compile and normalize congressional trading data from public sources. These services:

• Scrape publicly available government databases
• Normalize data formats for consistency
• Aggregate data from multiple sources

2. Data Collection Methods

We collect data through automated processes that:

• Access publicly available government databases
• Parse financial disclosure forms and reports
• Extract transaction details including ticker symbols, dates, amounts, and transaction types
• Normalize data into a consistent format
• Store data in our database for display and analysis

Update Frequency: We update our database periodically (approximately every 6 hours) to capture new disclosures. However, there may be delays between when disclosures are filed and when they appear in our Service.

3. Data Limitations and Disclaimers

Important Limitations:

• We rely on publicly available information and cannot verify the accuracy of original filings
• Not all transactions may be required to be disclosed under the STOCK Act
• Disclosure requirements vary by transaction type, amount, and timing
• There may be errors or omissions in original government filings
• Our data aggregation process may not capture all disclosed transactions
• Data may be delayed due to processing, aggregation, or technical issues

Verification: For critical decisions, users should verify information directly from official government sources.

4. Official Government Sources

For the most authoritative and up-to-date information, users should consult official government sources:

5. Data Availability Disclaimer

Continued access to government data sources is not guaranteed. Government websites may change their structure, update their APIs, impose rate limits, or otherwise alter access to public records in ways that could affect data availability on our platform. You acknowledge that:

• Scraping interruptions or government website changes may cause temporary gaps in the data displayed
• Data may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable due to third-party source limitations
• FinCap Alpha cannot guarantee real-time access to all congressional trade disclosures
• Historical data may be corrected or updated as more accurate information becomes available

6. Not Investment Advice

The data presented on FinCap Alpha, regardless of its source or methodology, is provided strictly for informational purposes only. The display of congressional trading data does not constitute investment advice, financial recommendations, or any endorsement of specific securities. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. For our full legal disclaimer, please see our Disclaimer page.

7. Contact

Questions about our data sources may be directed to: