Trump's Q1 stock purchase reveal » $220 million spree buying NVIDIA and Apple, heavily selling Microsoft, Amazon, Meta

U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed at least $220 million in financial transactions in the first quarter of this year, involving securities from major tech giants such as NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. This is the largest single-quarter financial disclosure since Trump returned to the White House, once again sparking market concerns over his holding of substantial financial assets during his presidency.
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• Million-dollar buys: NVIDIA, Apple, S&P 500 funds
• Ten-million-dollar sells: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta undergo large-scale reductions
• Limited scope of disclosure, full report pending release

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics released two latest financial disclosure files on Thursday, showing that Trump engaged in large-scale securities transactions during the first three months of this year (Q1 2026). The files present ranges rather than exact amounts, with total transaction values estimated between $220 million and approximately $750 million.

Million-dollar buys: NVIDIA, Apple, S&P 500 funds

Large single transactions valued between $1 million and $5 million include holdings in the S&P 500 index fund, NVIDIA, and Apple. This contrasts with Trump’s previous focus on traditional finance and real estate investments, indicating an increasing interest in the AI semiconductor industry.

Additionally, the disclosures show Trump holds securities related to Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Oracle, Broadcom, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, covering various asset classes including municipal bonds.

Ten-million-dollar sells: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta undergo large-scale reductions

On the sell side, large transactions valued between $5 million and $25 million include Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. These three companies experienced varying market fluctuations in Q1—Microsoft’s AI investment outlook questioned, Amazon facing antitrust pressures, and Meta under pressure due to slowing ad revenue growth.

Limited scope of disclosure, full report pending release

The files do not always specify the exact types of securities involved (such as common stocks or corporate bonds), nor do they clarify which accounts conducted the transactions or who issued the trading instructions. Trump’s assets are held in trusts controlled by his children, and some transactions show brokerages acting as agents.

The White House Press Office has forwarded related questions to the Trump Organization, whose lawyers have not immediately responded to requests for comment.

Such financial disclosures are mandatory under federal ethics regulations but only partially reflect officials’ financial activities—listing only transactions over $1,000, presented in broad dollar ranges, without revealing specific transaction prices, profits, or whether assets were bought directly or held in trust accounts. Trump’s annual comprehensive financial reports, including golf resorts and cryptocurrency ventures, are expected to be released in the coming months.

This article is based on exclusive reports from NBC News and Yahoo Finance.