President Trump's investment advisers executed over 21,000 securities trades during his first year back in the White House. The accounts expanded to at least $858 million with positions in roughly 1,600 companies, according to a personal financial disclosure released by the Office of Government Ethics, reports ABC News. Trump attributed the profits to overall market gains, stating everyone benefits when stocks rise. This trading volume far exceeds the 86 transactions listed in his 2017 disclosure and contrasts with the 13 trades former President Joe Biden made over his entire term. The White House maintains that professional managers handle the accounts in alignment with industry practices.
Trump Advisers Purchase Tech Stocks on AI Action Plan Release Day
Holdings include stakes in defense and tech firms such as Palantir (PLTR), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Boeing (BA), Raytheon (RTX), Intel (INTC) and Nvidia (NVDA) that maintain government contracts or align with administration priorities. Advisers bought between $1 million and $5 million each in Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta (MSFT), Microsoft and Nvidia on the day the White House released its AI Action Plan in July 2025. The disclosure did not indicate whether the assets were bought before or after the announcement.
Disclosures show bursts of trading activity that coincided with market-moving events, including purchases ahead of Trump's public comments on Palantir. Trump stated on social media: "Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has proven to have great war-fighting capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies!!! President DJT."
Trading Volume Exceeds Prior Disclosures and Biden Administration Activity
The total value of all trades ranged between $600 million and $1.86 billion according to separate analyses of the filings. This volume stands in contrast to the 86 transactions listed in Trump's 2017 disclosure and the 13 trades former President Joe Biden made over his entire term. Trump told reporters: "You know why I'm profiting? Because the stock market's going up, everybody's profiting."
FAQ
How many securities trades did Trump's advisers execute during his first year back in office?
Trump's investment advisers carried out more than 21,000 securities trades across eight accounts during his first year back in the White House, according to the Office of Government Ethics disclosure.
What tech stocks did Trump's advisers purchase on the AI Action Plan release day?
Advisers bought between $1 million and $5 million each in Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta (MSFT), Microsoft and Nvidia on the day the White House released its AI Action Plan in July 2025, though the disclosure did not indicate whether purchases occurred before or after the announcement.
How does Trump's trading volume compare to former President Biden's activity?
Trump's advisers executed over 21,000 trades in his first year back in office, compared to 13 trades former President Joe Biden made over his entire term and 86 transactions listed in Trump's own 2017 disclosure.
