Make Money like a Politician
U.S. elected officials are extraordinarily talented investors.
The source of their prowess remains a mystery but their trades are a matter of public record.
Hottest Stocks
| Rank | Ticker | Recent Buyers | 90 Day Perf. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSM | 3 | -7.9% |
| 2 | BHE | 2 | -22.1% |
| 3 | GS | 2 | -12.4% |
| 4 | CACI | 1 | -4.1% |
| 5 | CAT | 1 | -29.0% |
| 6 | IBRX | 1 | -6.4% |
| 7 | NG | 1 | -10.4% |
| 8 | OLN | 1 | -8.0% |
| 9 | RIG | 1 | -11.0% |
| 10 | FMAO | 1 | 5.2% |
Highest positive net scores: weighted buying minus weighted selling. Buyer counts include unranked politicians; scores weight ranked politicians only, over the last 90 days. 90 Day Perf. is the closing-price change over 90 calendar days, using the preceding trading day when needed.
Top Traders
| Rank | Politician Name | 3 Year Perf. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas R. Suozzi | 132% |
| 2 | Brian Babin | 122% |
| 3 | Morgan McGarvey | 120% |
| 4 | Lisa McClain | 112% |
| 5 | A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | 109% |
| 6 | Deborah K. Ross | 109% |
| 7 | Robert E. Latta | 108% |
| 8 | Mark R Warner | 105% |
| 9 | Victoria Spartz | 102% |
| 10 | David Rouzer | 99% |
Estimated three-year portfolio returns. Based on correctly parsed disclosures; at least 10 purchases and sales are required. Unparsed records are omitted.
Biggest Selloffs
| Rank | Ticker | Recent Sellers | 90 Day Perf. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSFT | 8 | 8.2% |
| 2 | AAPL | 5 | 15.0% |
| 3 | V | 3 | 16.4% |
| 4 | GOOGL | 3 | -16.2% |
| 5 | HON | 3 | -0.5% |
| 6 | HONA | 3 | -0.7% |
| 7 | STX | 2 | -38.3% |
| 8 | PTC | 2 | 30.2% |
| 9 | META | 3 | 7.1% |
| 10 | COST | 2 | 12.9% |
Most negative net scores: weighted buying minus weighted selling. Seller counts include unranked politicians; scores weight ranked politicians only, over the last 90 days. 90 Day Perf. is the closing-price change over 90 calendar days, using the preceding trading day when needed.
Rankings and estimated holdings as of November 9, 2026.
Ideas
Hot stocks hitting new 12 month highs, recent buys from top traders, and popular names 10–25% off their 12 month high. Updated weekly.
Edition: 2026-11-10 · Prices: 2026-11-09 · Rankings: 2026-11-09.
Recent Trades
The latest transactions we found in public disclosures.
Purchases
Sales
Latest Disclosures
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Ann Wagner — PTR filed 2026-11-02
Ann Wagner · U.S. House
Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Found Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 a.m. EST -
Geral Defrance Staten — Financial disclosure (D) filed 2026-10-23
Geral Defrance Staten · U.S. House
Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Found Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 a.m. EST -
Ceretta Smith — Financial disclosure (C) filed 2026-11-05
Ceretta Smith · U.S. House
Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Found Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 a.m. EST -
Nirav Sheth — Financial disclosure (C) filed 2026-11-03
Nirav Sheth · U.S. House
Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Found Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 a.m. EST -
Maria Elvira Salazar — PTR filed 2026-11-05
Maria Elvira Salazar · U.S. House
Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Found Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 a.m. EST
Research based on delayed public disclosures. Returns estimate public-equity portfolios from reported value ranges; they are not verified brokerage returns or a promise of future performance. A disclosure does not establish who made the decision or indicate wrongdoing.