Could Trading Like a Member of Congress Be Your Next Big Investment Strategy?
Members of Congress generally like to trade stocks, and many of them are suspiciously good at it. Some say it’s luck or good investing instincts. Some critics argue that they’re using inside knowledge about forthcoming policy changes and economic developments.
Whatever their secret, mimicking the serial market-beating stock trades of congressional representatives and senators is a tempting proposition. And it’s now possible, thanks to laws requiring members of Congress and their spouses to disclose their investments, as well as a pair of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Key Takeaways
- Members of Congress have access to information the public doesn’t know that could influence their trading of stocks.
- Their great track record and…
