Nancy Pelosi outperforms major hedge funds with jaw-dropping gains in 2024, leaves Wall Street pros in the dust
Nancy Pelosi and Husband's Net Worth
New financial filings disclose that the pair's net value rose to about $413 million in 22024 from $370 million in 2023, as per the New York Post.
While legislators are required to disclose only net worth ranges, a market research company such as Quiver Quantitative estimated that the Pelosi portfolio is at about $257 million based on daily stock values it tracks, which is a $26 million jump from 2023, according to the report.
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However, the couple's net worth would be much higher than that because of their other ventures, which include but are not limited to a Napa Valley winery, ownership in a political data and consulting firm and a stake in a Bay area Italian restaurant, reported the New York Post.
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Smart Trading Strategy in Paul Pelosi's Name
But a massive portion of their fortune has come from a sizable stock portfolio and timely trades, all done in Paul Pelosi's name, as per the report.
Bloomberg reported that the couple's investment portfolio has gained an estimated 54% return in 2024, which is more than double the S&P 500's 25% gain, and also beating every large hedge fund.
A spokesperson told, 'Speaker Pelosi does not own any stocks, and she has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions,' quoted the New York Post.
Early 2025 Moves Signal More Gains
The couple also started off 2025 with a good start as they bought call options in January for the then-little-known artificial intelligence health firm, Tempus AI, which has since inked a $200 million deal with
AstraZeneca
and doubled its stock price, reported New York Post.
Nancy and Paul also took out call options for energy company Vistra, whose stock rose last month after it announced a $1.9 billion deal to acquire natural gas facilities across the country from a private equity firm, as per the report.
FAQs
How much did Nancy and Paul Pelosi make in 2024?
They added between $7.8 million and $42.5 million to their net worth last year, as per New York Post.
Is Nancy Pelosi directly involved in these trades?
No, a spokesperson says she doesn't own stocks or participate in trading, and most activity is in Paul Pelosi's name, as per the report.
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