Trump’s Stock Trades Reveal Massive Gains In 2026 As Big Tech Bets Pay Off

Last Updated:May 15, 2026, 18:24 IST

Trump disclosed $220 million to $750 million in Q1 2026 trades, with big bets on Nvidia, Apple, Intel, Boeing and major sell offs in Microsoft, Amazon, Meta.

US President Donald Trump disclosed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of stock transactions in the first quarter of 2026, with filings showing major investments in technology and semiconductor companies that have since surged in value.

New ethics disclosures released by the US Office of Government Ethics reveal Trump reported transactions worth between roughly $220 million and $750 million across thousands of trades involving major American companies.

The filings suggest Trump made significant bets on Big Tech firms including Nvidia, Apple, Intel, Broadcom and Oracle, alongside purchases in software companies and financial firms.

Big Bets On AI And Chip Stocks

Among the notable purchases were investments worth between $1 million and $5 million each in:

• Nvidia
• Apple
• Intel
• Broadcom
• Oracle
• S&P 500 index funds

Some purchases came during market dips, particularly in software stocks that had fallen sharply amid concerns over artificial intelligence competition earlier this year.

Analysts noted several of those sectors later rebounded strongly, boosting portfolio values.

Boeing And Nvidia Trades Draw Attention

The disclosures also showed Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of Boeing and Nvidia shares in February.

The timing has attracted scrutiny because both companies are expected to benefit from Trump’s ongoing China visit.

Boeing is anticipating large aircraft orders from China, while Nvidia has gained optimism over improved access to Chinese markets.

Major Sell-Offs Too

Trump’s filings also revealed substantial sales of holdings in:

• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Meta Platforms

Some transactions ranged between $5 million and $25 million each.

Overall, reports indicate Trump made thousands of investment transactions in early 2026 involving stocks, bonds, ETFs and index funds.

Questions Over Transparency Persist

The filings do not specify exact profits, purchase prices or whether trades were made directly by Trump.

The White House has said Trump’s assets are held in a trust controlled by his children and that investment decisions are managed independently.

Still, the scale and timing of the transactions have renewed debate in Washington over potential conflicts of interest and financial transparency for sitting presidents.

Unlike many previous presidents who relied on blind trusts, Trump’s disclosures provide a more detailed — though incomplete — view into large-scale investment activity linked to his financial holdings.

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