Best Stock Traders in Congress
34 politicians ranked by actual trading performance across 11,492 trades
Last updated March 21, 2026
How we rank congressional stock traders
Every trade is measured against the S&P 500 over the same holding period. A politician who bought a stock that returned +30% while the S&P did +10% has +20% alpha on that trade. We calculate this for every trade, then aggregate:
- Win rate — percentage of trades that beat the S&P 500
- Average alpha — dollar-weighted average outperformance
- Trade count — minimum threshold to filter out lucky one-offs
This means a politician who made one trade that returned +500% won't rank above someone who consistently beats the market across 100+ trades. Consistency matters more than any single pick.
A-Tier: Strong performers
These 6 members have 5+ trades and 3%+ average alpha. Solid performers who haven't yet cleared the S-Tier bar.
| # | Name | Trades | Win Rate | Avg Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Sessions | 378 | 41% | +55.54% |
| 2 | Gilbert Cisneros | 2116 | 42% | +15.61% |
| 3 | Lisa Mcclain | 1394 | 28% | +13.12% |
| 4 | Kelly Louise Morrison | 36 | 38% | +9.91% |
| 5 | Tim Moore | 182 | 63% | +4.65% |
| 6 | Thomas Suozzi | 613 | 45% | +3.73% |
The rest of Congress
B-Tier (4 members): Average performers. Some trades beat the market, but not consistently enough for a higher rating.
C-Tier (17 members): Below-average performers. These members generally underperform the S&P 500 with their trades.
Unranked (7 members): Not enough trade data to assign a meaningful tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best stock trader in Congress?
As of March 21, 2026, the best stock traders in Congress are those rated S-Tier by Congress Tier List. S-Tier requires at least 15 analyzed trades, a 65%+ win rate against the S&P 500, and 8%+ average alpha. Currently 0 members qualify. See the full rankings on this page.
How do you measure trading performance?
Each trade is compared to the S&P 500 over the same holding period. If a politician bought a stock on Jan 1 and sold on Jun 1, we compare that stock's return to what the S&P 500 returned from Jan 1 to Jun 1. The difference is their alpha. Win rate is the percentage of trades that beat the S&P 500. Open positions are measured against the market through today.
Is Nancy Pelosi the best trader in Congress?
No. While Nancy Pelosi has high name recognition for stock trading, she does not rank in the top tier. Her win rate and consistency do not meet S-Tier thresholds. Several lesser-known members significantly outperform her. See the full rankings for actual performance data.
How often are these rankings updated?
Rankings are recalculated daily based on the latest trade filings and market data. This page was last updated on March 21, 2026. Trade disclosures can be filed up to 45 days after the transaction, so rankings adjust as new filings come in.