Congress trades: what to look for (and what not to)

Jan 9, 2025 · 6 min read

When a trade hits the tape with a famous name attached, it’s tempting to treat it like a signal. The more useful approach: treat it as a prompt to ask better questions.

Three practical filters

  • Timing: disclosures can lag—focus on patterns, not a single date.
  • Size bands: reported ranges are often broad, so avoid precision.
  • Confirmation: look for a business reason you’d like the stock even without the trade.

Stock Monitor lets you browse trades and drill into a ticker’s trade history to spot repeated activity.

Explore Congress trades and click a ticker to see the full list.