Best Congressional Stock Trading Alerts & Tools (2026)
A comparison of the best tools and platforms for tracking US congressional stock trades and getting real-time alerts.
Overview
The Insiders Lab currently tracks 57,298 congressional stock trades across 377 members and 3670 tickers. All data comes from official STOCK Act filings published by the US House and Senate.
Most Active Tickers in Congress
| Ticker | Trades |
|---|---|
| MSFT | 908 |
| AAPL | 813 |
| FULL | 569 |
| AMZN | 448 |
| NVDA | 412 |
Most Active Members
| Member | Trades |
|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer | 3497 |
| Thomas MacArthur | 3055 |
| Perdue, David | 2564 |
| Gilbert Cisneros | 2376 |
| Lisa McClain | 1665 |
Getting Started
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Browse our member directory to find active traders
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Check ticker activity for stocks with congressional interest
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Set up real-time alerts for the trades you care about
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Use our Analysis tools to backtest strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it legal to trade based on congressional disclosures?
A: Yes. STOCK Act filings are public records. Using publicly available information for investment decisions is legal. We provide data for informational purposes only.
Q: How quickly can I see new trades?
A: The Insiders Lab scans official databases frequently. New PTRs appear on our platform shortly after they're filed. Set up alerts →
Q: Should I blindly copy congressional trades?
A: No. Congressional trading data is one input among many. Always do your own research, consider the 45-day filing delay, and manage your risk appropriately.
All data sourced from official US government STOCK Act filings. Not financial advice. Terms | NFA Disclaimer