Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic representative from California, has had several notable accomplishments throughout her career, including serving as the first female Speaker of the House. In 2023, her investments yielded returns that nearly tripled the S&P 500's performance.
According to Unusual Whales, an options trading platform, Pelosi achieved the ninth-highest returns among members of Congress. However, all reported trades attributed ownership to her husband, Paul Pelosi.
Recent Purchases:
Within the past year, Pelosi purchased shares in two well-regarded companies:
- Apple (AAPL): On June 15, 2023, Paul Pelosi exercised call options to acquire 5,000 Apple shares at $80 per share. The current share price is significantly higher.
- Microsoft (MSFT): On the same day, Pelosi exercised call options for 5,000 Microsoft shares at $180 per share. Similar to Apple, Microsoft's current share price has more than doubled since the purchase.
Additional Options:
In recent months, Paul Pelosi has made additional call option purchases:
- Nvidia (NVDA): On December 22, 2023, he bought 50 call options with a strike price of $120 and an expiration date of December 20, 2024.
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW): On February 12, 2024, he purchased 50 call options with a strike price of $200 and an expiration date of January 17, 2025. On February 21, 2024, he acqui