2023 congressional members stock returns vs. S&P 500

It's all knowledge of the market. One has more, the other less. Or, differently said: Sometimes you lose, sometimes the others win. :)

Of course, they might be at the position where they upfront can foresee some crucial changes because of the discussion and law making. But, who hinders one to take part in the discussion by live broadcasting of the plenary? In Germany we have a TV channel for that. Other countries may also have this. Also the news coverage yields a source of ongoing things.

So, why pointing with a finger on the politicians, instead of getting active by oneself?

Brian Higgins put out a statement that his outsized gains are because of Nvidia stock he bought 2017 to 2020.

https://www.wkbw.com/news/i-team/viral-post-leads-to-claims-...