Total Transactions Analyzed
355
↓15%Recorded in this period
Est. Volume Moved
~$16.4M
↓82%Combined buy/sell value
Most Active Sector
Diversified
Driven by ETN, ASML, MELI
The "Mag 7" & Beyond
In January 2026, congressional trading activity was heavily concentrated within the industrial, semiconductor, and global e-commerce sectors. Lawmakers directed the highest volume of their market transactions toward ETN, ASML, and MELI. The following section breaks down the notable buying and selling patterns surrounding these top three symbols throughout the month.
Top 10 Assets by Transaction Frequency
*Includes both Purchase and Sale transactions.
Trend Analysis
Recent congressional stock trading reveals a strategic pivot toward advanced technology and global infrastructure, highlighted by aggressive accumulations of ETN, ASML, and MELI. Lawmakers are specifically positioning their portfolios to capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom through semiconductor and power management leaders, while simultaneously securing high-growth international exposure via Latin American e-commerce.
Contrarian Signal?
Although the public may view recent congressional offloading of GS and DLTR as a dire warning to abandon financials and discount retail, contrarians should treat this high-profile selling as a capitulation signal marking a local bottom. Rather than a reason to panic, this activity likely masks an impending stealth rotation out of overbought, crowded tech sectors and directly back into these discounted cyclical and consumer defensive value plays.
Sleeper Stock Radar
Notable non-consensus trades.
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
Member: Kevin Hern (House)
"Representative Hern's substantial $250K-$500K position in **RY** reflects a significant capital allocation toward the Canadian banking sector. This sizable trade suggests confidence in North American financial stability."
FCN
FTI Consulting Inc
Member: Michael McCaul (House)
"Michael McCaul's $100K-$250K trade in **FCN** represents a substantial allocation within the business advisory sector. This position size suggests potential expectations of"
IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Member: Michael McCaul (House)
"Representative McCaul's $100k-$250k trade in **IFF** highlights targeted interest in the specialty chemicals sector. This sizable six-figure allocation suggests confidence in defensive,"
UBER
Uber Technologies Inc
Member: John W. Hickenlooper (Senate)
"Hickenlooper’s sizable $100K-$250K allocation to **UBER** directs notable congressional capital toward the gig economy. This significant position size suggests legislative confidence in"
UBER
Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
Member: John W. Hickenlooper (Senate)
"Hickenlooper’s $100K-$250K transaction in **UBER** represents a sizable exposure to the gig economy. This mid-tier trade may signal evolving legislative"
Most Active Traders
By number of reported transactions
Insight: The collective financial activity of the most active congressional traders, including Gilbert Cisneros, John Boozman, Michael McCaul, David Taylor, and **Mark
Transaction Mix
Are they buying the dip or selling the top?
High-Profile Traders
WatchlistTop Traded Assets
Key Takeaways
Watchlist members were highly active in this reporting period, executing 148 trades totaling roughly $11.6 million, largely driven by Gilbert Cisneros who led the group
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