Profit Like Congress: The Stocks They're Betting On Hosted by Laycee KluinJune 5, 2024 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for Profit Like Congress: The Stocks They're Betting OnDetailsGuestsCongressional trading activity is important because Congress regularly outperforms the broad market. Rules and regulations aside, these people have a deeper knowledge and understanding of how legislation and international relations impact a business, as shown in their results. That’s why so many investors like to follow along with Congress. This is a look at the most actively bought and sold stocks by Congress this quarter. The results are interesting.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioAMATApplied Materials4.8386 of 5 stars$162.23-2.1%1.13%21.21AAPLApple4.7704 of 5 stars$202.09-2.3%0.51%32.08HDHome Depot4.5907 of 5 stars$370.71-1.7%2.48%25.18BWINThe Baldwin Insurance Group2.2121 of 5 stars$37.66-2.5%N/A-58.84 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Chris Markoch, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter with over five years of experience covering various aspects of the financial markets. You may find his writing a little different than other stock articles you’ve read. And that’s OK with him. Chris doesn’t have a traditional finance background. What he does bring to the table is a strong business and marketing background having worked for agencies that serviced Fortune 500 companies. With that in mind, he isn’t overly impressed with what companies say, and more focused on what they do. And because buyer behavior dictates so much of what happens with a stock, Chris always keeps the end consumer close in mind. Chris has been writing for MarketBeat since 2018.Thomas Hughes, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Laycee Kluin, HostDigital Marketing Strategist, MarketBeatAs MarketBeat's Digital Marketing Strategist, Laycee helps with the marketing side of tasks including developing email campaigns, running the promotion of the MarketBeat products and exploring social media opportunities. She felt called to the Marketing industry because she enjoys collaborating with people and making connections. 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Hosted by Laycee KluinJune 5, 2024 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for Profit Like Congress: The Stocks They're Betting OnDetailsGuestsCongressional trading activity is important because Congress regularly outperforms the broad market. Rules and regulations aside, these people have a deeper knowledge and understanding of how legislation and international relations impact a business, as shown in their results. That’s why so many investors like to follow along with Congress. This is a look at the most actively bought and sold stocks by Congress this quarter. The results are interesting.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioAMATApplied Materials4.8386 of 5 stars$162.23-2.1%1.13%21.21AAPLApple4.7704 of 5 stars$202.09-2.3%0.51%32.08HDHome Depot4.5907 of 5 stars$370.71-1.7%2.48%25.18BWINThe Baldwin Insurance Group2.2121 of 5 stars$37.66-2.5%N/A-58.84 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Chris Markoch, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatChris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter with over five years of experience covering various aspects of the financial markets. You may find his writing a little different than other stock articles you’ve read. And that’s OK with him. Chris doesn’t have a traditional finance background. What he does bring to the table is a strong business and marketing background having worked for agencies that serviced Fortune 500 companies. With that in mind, he isn’t overly impressed with what companies say, and more focused on what they do. And because buyer behavior dictates so much of what happens with a stock, Chris always keeps the end consumer close in mind. Chris has been writing for MarketBeat since 2018.Thomas Hughes, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Laycee Kluin, HostDigital Marketing Strategist, MarketBeatAs MarketBeat's Digital Marketing Strategist, Laycee helps with the marketing side of tasks including developing email campaigns, running the promotion of the MarketBeat products and exploring social media opportunities. She felt called to the Marketing industry because she enjoys collaborating with people and making connections. The University of Sioux Falls alum majored in Media Studies with minors in Communications and Spanish. Laycee brings a background in Financial Services Marketing.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. Subscribe on YouTube More From MarketBeatJuly 2025 Rule Change to Impact Retirement InvestorsThere's a massive change from a new rule going into effect this July. And it's one the Big Banks are alread...Premier Gold Co | Sponsored7 Stocks to Buy if Inflation Remains Higher for Longer Every month, investors get several key economic indicators that report the trajectory of inflation. The Cons...MarketBeatThe Secret Map of America, Declassified…Locked inside a Maryland man’s private safe is a map. But not just any map, mind you… This map shows a “...Banyan Hill Publishing | Sponsored7 Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy for a Dealmaking Boom in 2025Since peaking in 2021, there's been less appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. In addition...MarketBeatEveryone’s watching Nvidia right now. Here’s why I’m excited.So, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably saw the news… Nvidia just signed a $7 BILLION deal...Timothy Sykes | Sponsored7 Stocks Under $20 That Could Double Your Money Buying low and selling high is sound advice whether you're an active trader or a buy-and-hold investor. ...MarketBeat
