Donald Trump’s extensive trading activities have raised eyebrows as it was revealed that over 3,700 trades were conducted in a brief three-month period, potentially amounting to $750 million (£563 million) in total value.
Financial records released by the US Office of Government Ethics disclosed that the US President’s investment accounts were involved in thousands of transactions during the first quarter of 2026, encompassing major companies like Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Meta, Boeing, and Microsoft.
Although no wrongdoing has been indicated, the sheer magnitude of the trading has sparked inquiries, with some financial experts on Wall Street labeling the volume as “insane,” especially considering Trump’s position in the White House.
Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital Management, remarked that the number of trades was extraordinary, resembling activities more typical of a hedge fund using large algorithmic trades rather than personal trading.
Reportedly, filings showed transactions totaling at least $220 million (£165 million), but the actual amount could be significantly higher as ethics forms only mandate disclosing broad value ranges.
Analysts estimated that the overall portfolio activity could have exceeded $750 million. These revelations came shortly after Trump’s visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he was accompanied by a group of senior US business leaders, including individuals connected to Tesla, BlackRock, Mastercard, and Nvidia.
Documentation revealed a flurry of trading activity involving over 2,000 purchases and approximately 1,200 sales across major corporations, with notable divestments including Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. Trump was also reported to have made numerous transactions related to Nvidia during this period.
The total number of trades averaged around 40 per day.
Concerns are now mounting regarding potential conflicts of interest as the administration moves forward with shaping economic policies that could swiftly impact global markets.
Opponents have pointed to Trump’s significant tariff actions and high-profile trade interventions as actions with direct implications for stock prices.
The Trump Organization maintained that the investments were independently managed by third-party financial advisors and automated systems, emphasizing that neither Trump nor his family were directly involved in day-to-day trading decisions.
The White House dismissed concerns about conflicts of interest, with spokesperson David Ingle asserting that Trump always acts in the best interests of the American public and stating that there are no conflicts of interest.
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