Total Transactions Analyzed
115
↑259%Recorded in this period
Est. Volume Moved
~$6.5M
↑153%Combined buy/sell value
Most Active Sector
Diversified
Driven by HD, IQV, MRSH
The "Mag 7" & Beyond
In September 2026, congressional trading activity concentrated heavily on a select group of standout equities. The most frequently disclosed tickers for the month were HD, IQV, and MRSH, reflecting key areas of lawmaker investment. Tracking these top symbols provides valuable insight into where Capitol Hill directed its capital during this period.
Top 10 Assets by Transaction Frequency
*Includes both Purchase and Sale transactions.
Trend Analysis
This period covers 115 disclosed transactions. Activity clustered in Diversified. The most frequent symbols were HD, IQV, and MRSH. The disclosed mix was 10% purchases and 87% sales.
Contrarian Signal?
87% of disclosed transactions were sales. A higher sale share can reflect profit-taking or a more defensive mix. It is not evidence of illegality, and it is not a timing signal.
Sleeper Stock Radar
Notable non-consensus trades.
BNS
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Member: Sheri Biggs (House)
PURCHASE of BNS ($500k-1M) disclosed by Sheri Biggs.
WFC
Wells Fargo & Co
Member: Mitch McConnell (Senate)
PURCHASE of WFC ($15k-50k) disclosed by Mitch McConnell.
IBP
Installed Building Products Inc
Member: David Taylor (House)
PURCHASE of IBP ($1k-15k) disclosed by David Taylor.
IBP
Installed Building Products Inc
Member: David J. Taylor (House)
PURCHASE of IBP ($1k-15k) disclosed by David J. Taylor.
PG
The Procter & Gamble Co
Member: David Taylor (House)
PURCHASE of PG ($1k-15k) disclosed by David Taylor.
Most Active Traders
By number of reported transactions
Insight: The high-volume trading activity of Kevin Hern, Pete Sessions, David Taylor, Sheri Biggs, and Mitch McConnell demonstrates that aggressive stock market participation spans all levels of political tenure, from newly minted candidates to entrenched congressional leaders. This persistent trend highlights how deeply active personal portfolio management is ingrained in Washington's political culture.
Transaction Mix
Are they buying the dip or selling the top?
High-Profile Traders
WatchlistTop Traded Assets
Most Active Members
Key Takeaways
Congressional disclosures this period totaled 115, with estimated volume of ~$6.5M. Disclosure count was up 259% versus the prior period. Estimated volume was up 153% versus the prior period. The most active sector was Diversified (Driven by HD, IQV, MRSH). The buy/sell mix was 10% purchases and 87% sales. Watchlist traders executed 3 trades totaling ~$240k. Activity was led by Pete Sessions (3 trades).
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