President Donald Trump engaged in thousands of financial transactions, collectively valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, during the first quarter of 2026. These trades included significant purchases and sales across major technology firms such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, according to newly released disclosure forms filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
The filings reveal over 3,700 individual transactions, with the specific value of each reported in broad ranges rather than precise figures. Collectively, these transactions are estimated to be worth between $220 million and $750 million, as reported by Reuters.
A notable trend in Trump’s investment activity during this period was a strong leaning towards the technology sector. Among a dozen transactions each valued between $1 million and $5 million, the President acquired securities in companies like ServiceNow, Nvidia, Adobe, Microsoft, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola, Amazon, Texas Instruments, and Dell.
His four largest divestments within the same quarter also heavily featured tech stocks. On February 10, 2026, he sold between $5 million and $25 million worth of securities in Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. This date saw numerous other transactions take place.
The timing of some of these trades has drawn attention, as they appear to have coincided with significant corporate announcements or regulatory developments. For instance, one week after a purchase of Nvidia stock valued between $1 million and $5 million, the company announced a substantial chip deal with Meta. Furthermore, prior to the Commerce Department’s official approval of certain Nvidia chip sales to China, the President had acquired between $500,000 and $1 million worth of Nvidia stock.
The disclosure forms do not specify whether President Trump personally directed these trades. Some transactions are categorized as “unsolicited,” though the precise meaning of this designation remains unclear. The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has not yet provided clarification on this matter.
A White House spokesperson stated that the President’s assets are held in a trust managed by his children, asserting that “there are no conflicts of interest.” The statement further emphasized President Trump’s commitment to acting in the best interests of the American public.
While presidents are not legally prohibited from holding or trading stocks while in office, they are mandated to disclose such activities. Trump’s comprehensive annual financial disclosure is anticipated to be released later this year.
The current filings were subject to reporting thresholds requiring disclosure of securities transactions exceeding $1,000. Certain financial assets, including mutual funds, U.S. Treasury bonds, and real estate, were not required to be included in these reports.
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