Core Insights - The trading activity of members of Congress has gained popularity, with a report indicating that while Nancy Pelosi outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, she did not make the top 10 list of gainers in Congress [1][7]. Group 1: Top Gainers in Congress - The top 10 members of Congress who gained the most from their investment portfolios in 2025 include three senators and seven representatives, with eight Republicans and two Democrats on the list [3]. - The top gainers are as follows: 1. Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.): +52% 2. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas): +50% 3. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.): +37% 4. Rep. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.): +37% 5. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.): +35% 6. Rep. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska): +35% 7. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.): +33% 8. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.): +29% 9. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.): +29% 10. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.): +29% [6]. Group 2: Trading Activity and Trends - Members of Congress engaged in various trading activities, including buying and selling stocks, trading options, and even meme coins in 2025 [5][7]. - The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY), which tracks the S&P 500, was up 16.6% in 2025, indicating a competitive environment for investment returns among Congress members [5]. - Nancy Pelosi reported an 18% gain in 2025, following a significant 54% gain in 2024, and will no longer be required to disclose her stock picks as she is not running for re-election [7].