If you've ever wondered what a U.S. Senator does with their spare time, the answer might be: trading stocks and ETFs. And thanks to disclosure rules, we get to follow along. The latest filings from Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) show a handful of purchases that range from the familiar to the more exotic.
Let's start with the shiny stuff. On June 25, Boozman bought between $1,000 and $15,000 worth of the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL). Palladium is one of those metals that doesn't get as much attention as gold or silver, but it had a moment in 2025 as a hot investment theme. It's used in automotive catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry, so its price is tied to industrial demand and supply constraints.
This isn't Boozman's first rodeo with palladium. He bought shares of the same ETF in December 2025 and sold them in January 2026 for a small profit. Now he's back for more. That could mean he sees the price and demand for palladium heading higher in the coming months. Investors will be watching closely to see if his bet pays off again.
But that's not all. On the same day, Boozman also picked up shares of the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV), a broad bet on software companies. And on June 17, he added the Schwab US TIPS ETF (SCHP), which tracks Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — a classic hedge against rising prices.
Then there are the individual stocks. On June 12, he bought Constellation Energy (CEG), a power company that's been riding the wave of data center and AI-related electricity demand. And on June 4, he bought UnitedHealth Group (UNH), just ahead of earnings that sent the stock to new 52-week highs. That timing looks pretty good in hindsight.
Boozman is one of the most prolific traders in Congress. According to data from Quiver Quantitative, he's made more than 350 trades totaling over $3.6 million since 2023. That includes $1.87 million in trades in 2025 and over $800,000 so far in 2026. His recent purchases have included Magnificent Seven stocks like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple, as well as energy names. The pattern suggests he's positioning his portfolio to benefit from the growth of data centers and AI-related initiatives — a theme that's been hard to ignore.
So what's the takeaway? Boozman's trades offer a glimpse into how one well-connected investor is thinking about the market. Whether you agree with his picks or not, it's a reminder that even in the world of politics, everyone is looking for an edge.
