Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-10 10:21Core Viewpoint - Former Speaker of the U.S. House Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election after her current term ends in January 2027, concluding a 40-year congressional career. She is known for her significant stock market gains, which have drawn scrutiny and criticism [1]. Investment Performance - Pelosi and her husband have reportedly made over $130 million from stock trading during her 38 years in Congress, achieving a return rate of 16,930%, compared to the Dow Jones index's increase of 2,300% during the same period [1][2]. - Their investment portfolio is currently valued at approximately $133.7 million, reflecting an astonishing return rate of 16,930% since Pelosi's entry into Congress, which is nearly seven times the Dow Jones increase [2]. - Over the past decade, their investment return rate is estimated at 838%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index, which saw a return of 256% [2]. Current Holdings - As of 2024, Pelosi's financial disclosure indicates she holds around 24 individual stocks, with Apple being her largest position valued between $25 million and $50 million [4]. - Other notable stocks in her portfolio include Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, each valued between $5 million and $25 million [5][6]. Market Context - Apple Inc. recently surpassed a market capitalization of $4 trillion, joining Nvidia and Microsoft in this milestone. As of November 7, Apple's stock price was $268.47, with a market cap of approximately $3.97 trillion, reflecting a 37% increase over the past six months [6]. - Nvidia became the first company to reach a market cap of $5 trillion, driven by the AI boom, with its stock price at $188.15 and a market cap of $4.57 trillion as of November 7 [8]. Legislative Implications - There is growing bipartisan support for legislation to prohibit members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, as they have access to sensitive information that could influence market movements [11]. - A proposed bill, initially named the "Pelosi Act," aims to restrict stock trading by elected officials, reflecting concerns over potential insider trading [14][15].