Total Transactions Analyzed
32
↓30%Recorded in this period
Est. Volume Moved
~$2.6M
↑307%Combined buy/sell value
Most Active Sector
Financials
Driven by GS
The "Mag 7" & Beyond
This section highlights the most actively traded companies by members of Congress during August 2026. The financial sector captured significant legislative attention this month, with GS emerging as the top traded symbol overall. Read on to explore the specific buying and selling patterns surrounding this Wall Street heavyweight.
Top 10 Assets by Transaction Frequency
*Includes both Purchase and Sale transactions.
Trend Analysis
During the 2026-08 period, congressional trading activity reflected a neutral overall volume but was defined by a massive accumulation pattern in the financial sector. Lawmakers executed a highly concentrated
Contrarian Signal?
Despite a perfectly balanced 50% sell ratio suggesting overall market complacency, the concentrated dumping of tech heavyweights like GOOGL, MSFT, and ACN signals opportunistic
Sleeper Stock Radar
Notable non-consensus trades.
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Member: Steve Cohen (House)
"Rep. Cohen’s $100K-$250K purchase of **JPM** represents a notably large position size, signaling strong conviction in the financial sector. The rapid"
AAPL
Apple Inc
Member: Ed Case (House)
"This minimal-tier $1K-$15K purchase of **AAPL** represents a routine, low-conviction tech allocation rather than an outsized sector bet. Executed just weeks before Apple"
Most Active Traders
By number of reported transactions
Insight: The extensive market activity of politicians like Dave McCormick, Kevin Hern, Kelly Louise Morrison, David Taylor, and Michael Rulli highlights a trend of wealthy professionals maintaining complex, high-volume investment portfolios while engaged in federal public service. Their frequent trading across various corporate sectors continues to fuel ongoing public debates regarding legislative ethics and financial conflicts of interest in Congress.
Transaction Mix
Are they buying the dip or selling the top?
High-Profile Traders
WatchlistTop Traded Assets
Most Active Members
Key Takeaways
Rule Check:
- 4-6 sentences? Yes, 5 sentences.
- Cover overall activity vs prior period? Yes (Sentence 1
Important Disclaimer
STOCK Act Trades aggregates publicly disclosed congressional trading data for informational purposes only. This content does not constitute investment advice. Trading decisions should not be based solely on politician disclosures. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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