If you could know their trades as they make it, then it would be good to follow, because it is obvious they are trading with information that only they have by being political big wigs. However all these declarations come out with some, and can only hint at certain trends, and therefore would be context to consider when making decisions.
With regards to UNH, if more disclosures show these politicians disposing, then it would be conclusive evidence that the healthcare insurer is undergoing repricing where the current price would become the norm.
Lawmaker Exits UNH Early! Are Congressional Trades Good Signals?
UnitedHealth Group plunged after guiding to its first annual revenue decline since 1989, with 2026 sales seen down ~2% and U.S. membership set to fall by over 3 million. Congressman Kevin Hern disclosed a complete exit from his roughly $500,000 position in $UnitedHealth(UNH)$, marked as “sell to close.”
Shortly after, healthcare stocks sold off sharply, with UNH plunging nearly 20% as investors reacted to weaker guidance and looming Medicare reimbursement pressure.
Should retail investors “follow” congressional trades?
After UNH’s sharp sell-off, where is a good dip-buy level?
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