Across thousands of STOCK Act disclosures filed by members of Congress, certain stocks appear again and again. Here's a data-driven look at the most popular individual stocks among US lawmakers — and what that popularity might signal.
The Most Commonly Traded Congressional Stocks
1. Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia is the single most popular stock among congressional traders in recent years. It appears in disclosures from members across both parties and both chambers — from Pelosi's large options positions to smaller purchases by dozens of other members. The AI semiconductor giant's prominence in congressional portfolios preceded its mainstream market surge.
2. Microsoft (MSFT)
Microsoft appears in more congressional portfolios than almost any other stock. Its combination of cloud dominance, AI exposure via OpenAI investment, and government contract scale makes it a natural fit for lawmakers with tech and defense committee assignments.
3. Apple (AAPL)
Apple is a congressional portfolio staple — appearing in everything from Pelosi's large options trades to smaller purchases by dozens of members. Its size, stability, and consumer brand recognition make it a default holding.
4. Alphabet (GOOGL)
Google's parent company appears regularly across congressional disclosures. Members with tech committee assignments and California representatives are particularly likely to hold Alphabet.
5. Amazon (AMZN)
Amazon's combination of e-commerce dominance, AWS cloud growth, and government contracts (including a major Pentagon cloud deal) makes it a frequent congressional holding.
6. JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
The most commonly held financial stock among congressional traders — particularly popular among members of the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee.
7. Tesla (TSLA)
Tesla appears frequently in congressional disclosures, with activity spiking around policy announcements related to EV tax credits, charging infrastructure, and energy legislation.
8. PayPal (PYPL)
PayPal appears in several notable congressional trades including Tuberville's $500K+ purchase. Fintech regulatory exposure makes it relevant for members on banking committees.
9. Eli Lilly (LLY)
The pharmaceutical giant's weight loss drug dominance has made it a congressional favorite — particularly among members with healthcare committee assignments who understand the policy pipeline for GLP-1 drugs.
10. ExxonMobil (XOM)
The most popular energy stock in congressional portfolios. Republican members with energy committee exposure hold it frequently — as does independent Senator Angus King, who kept his Exxon position even while liquidating nine other stocks.
What This Data Tells You
Congressional stock popularity doesn't mean outperformance — but it does signal which sectors lawmakers are paying attention to with their own money. Track all current congressional disclosures at Congressional Trades.