Congressional STOCK Act Trading Activity: Capitol Trades Analysis Reveals Top Filers and Hot Stocks
Capitol Trades analysis reveals top congressional STOCK Act filers including Alan Armstrong (703 filings, $25M volume) and Gil Cisneros (1,464 filings, $34M volume), with NVIDIA leading featured issuers at +350% over three years.
What Happened
CapitolTrades.com, an industry-leading resource for political investor intelligence trusted by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, has published fresh congressional trading data under the STOCK Act. The platform's latest snapshot shows recent activity including today's trades at 13:05, where Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) and HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA) were purchased by Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida's House district, with size ranges of $1K-$15K per trade.
The data coverage is restricted to the past three years, providing a comprehensive historical view of congressional trading activity. The platform highlights several notable figures in political investing:
Featured Politician Activity:
- Alan Armstrong (Republican Senate OK): 703 filings covering 663 issuers with total volume of $25.03M
- April McClain Delaney (Democrat House MD): 308 filings, 16 issuers, volume $3.03M
- Gil Cisneros (Democrat House CA): 1,464 filings, 18 issuers, volume $33.91M
Featured Issuers showing 3-year performance: - Tesla Inc (TSLA): 137 trades, current price $313.03, up +22.42% - NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): 317 trades, current price $206.84, up +350.63% - FedEx Corp (FDX): 58 trades, current price $314.96, up +18.69% - Meta Platforms Inc (META): 219 trades, current price $595.19, up +90.94% - Amazon.com Inc (AMZN): 264 trades, current price $232.11, up +80.98%
State-Level Trading Volume over 3 years: - California: 15,618 trades, 17 politicians, volume $586.97M - Texas: 5,440 trades, 17 politicians, volume $512.93M - Michigan: 1,813 trades, 6 politicians, volume $19.50M
Recent news buzz includes a CNN investigation from July 17, 2026 that found Trump promoted companies after buying stock, and the unveiling of a Trump coin on July 16, 2026.
Why It Matters
The STOCK Act requires members of Congress to disclose their stock trades within two trading days, creating transparency around political investing. CapitolTrades.com serves as a critical resource for investors and journalists tracking these disclosures, helping identify patterns in congressional trading behavior.
The data reveals several important insights:
Trading Volume Disparities: California leads with $586.97M in trading volume over three years, followed by Texas at $512.93M. This geographic distribution reflects the concentration of congressional representation and investment activity across different states.
Individual Filers' Activity: Alan Armstrong stands out with 703 filings covering 663 issuers—nearly one filing per issuer on average. Gil Cisneros follows with 1,464 filings but only 18 issuers, suggesting repeated trading in a smaller set of companies. April McClain Delaney has the most conservative profile with just 16 issuers across 308 filings.
Stock Performance Patterns: NVIDIA leads all featured issuers with an extraordinary +350.63% gain over three years, followed by Meta at +90.94%, Amazon at +80.98%, Tesla at +22.42%, and FedEx at +18.69%. These performance figures may influence trading decisions and warrant monitoring for potential conflicts of interest.
The recent CNN investigation into Trump's stock promotion practices adds context to why congressional trading disclosures matter—politicians with access to non-public information could theoretically benefit from early trades, though the STOCK Act aims to prevent such advantages through mandatory disclosure.
What to Watch
Several key developments warrant continued attention:
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Trading Frequency vs. Issuer Diversity: Alan Armstrong's high filing count (703) paired with high issuer diversity (663 issuers) suggests broad market participation, while Gil Cisneros' concentrated approach (18 issuers across 1,464 filings) indicates focused trading strategies.
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State-Level Hotspots: California and Texas together account for over $1B in trading volume, representing the epicenter of congressional investment activity. Michigan's significantly lower volume ($19.50M) may reflect fewer representatives or different investment patterns.
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Tech Stock Dominance: The featured issuers are heavily weighted toward technology (NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon, Tesla), suggesting congressional investors are particularly active in tech sectors. NVIDIA's +350% gain over three years makes it a standout performer that warrants monitoring for insider trading concerns.
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Recent Regulatory Scrutiny: The CNN investigation into Trump's stock promotion practices and the July 2026 coin unveiling indicate ongoing regulatory attention to political investing ethics, which could lead to additional STOCK Act enforcement or legislative changes.
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Small Trade Sizes: Recent trades like Jared Moskowitz's AMAT and HCA purchases in the $1K-$15K range suggest many congressional investors are making modest positions rather than large bets, though cumulative activity can still be significant.
Important Note: STOCK Act filings lag actual trades by definition—they are filed within two trading days of the transaction. The disclosed amounts represent ranges (e.g., $1K-$15K) rather than exact figures, as required by the Act's reporting structure. This article presents only informational reporting of public disclosures and is not financial advice.