What can investors learn from the stocks members of Congress buy and sell? As Wall Street reacts to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, political trading ETFs are attracting attention as investors seek to understand how changes in Washington could influence financial markets. On FINTECH.TV’s Market Movers, Remy Blaire speaks with Dan Weiskopf, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tidal Financial Group, about the Subversive Congressional Democrats Trading ETF (NANC), the Subversive Congressional Republicans Trading ETF (GOP) and how congressional trading disclosures can provide insights into investment trends.
Weiskopf examines the market’s reaction to the midterm elections and explains why changes in congressional leadership could influence regulatory priorities, sector performance and investor sentiment. With Wall Street adjusting to a new political landscape, he discusses the potential for increased regulation and shifts in capital allocation as investors assess the implications for businesses across different industries.
The conversation explores how the NANC and GOP ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to stocks associated with the reported trading activity of Democratic and Republican members of Congress. Unlike funds that simply track broad market indices, these actively managed ETFs use publicly disclosed transactions to help determine portfolio holdings. Weiskopf explains why examining the investment decisions of lawmakers can offer a different perspective on market trends and potential opportunities.