Nj congressman ranks among top stock traders in congress with 70% gains in 2025

Rep. Donald Norcross posts one of the highest returns in 2025, report shows.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross of New Jersey ranked among the top-performing stock traders in Congress in 2025, posting an estimated 70.8% return, according to a report analyzing financial disclosures from lawmakers.

The analysis, conducted using publicly filed congressional trading records, placed Norcross second overall among members of Congress, behind Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who led with a 78.8% gain for the year.

Top performers in congressional trading

The report identified several lawmakers from both parties who significantly outperformed broader market benchmarks. Behind Norcross, Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) recorded a 67.9% return, followed by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) at 62.5% and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) at 61.7%.

Other notable performers included Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) at 61.5%, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) at 54.8%, Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) at 52.5%, and Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) at 41.9%.

Based on financial disclosures

The findings are based on Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs) and annual financial disclosures filed by members of Congress, which detail stock and options trades. Analysts estimated portfolio performance by reconstructing holdings and comparing returns against market benchmarks.

According to the report, the analysis aims to provide transparency into how lawmakers trade stocks while in office, using only publicly available data.

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Key Points
• Rep. Donald Norcross posted a 70.8% estimated return in 2025
• Ranked second among all members of Congress in stock trading gains
• Data based on publicly disclosed financial filings and trade reports
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Ongoing scrutiny of congressional trading

Stock trading by members of Congress has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years, with multiple legislative proposals introduced to restrict or ban individual stock ownership by lawmakers.

Organizations tracking congressional trades say their goal is to highlight potential conflicts of interest and increase accountability through greater transparency.

The report reflects activity disclosed through the end of 2025, with additional filings still possible under federal reporting timelines.

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