Trump reshuffled portfolio in June, sold Meta and bought Berkshire Hathaway

CNBC | August 22, 2026 at 05:47 PM UTC
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Key Points

  • Largest single transaction was a $5 million to $25 million sale of a dividend ETF; Trump purchased $49 million in securities while selling at least $28.5 million
  • On June 18, Trump sold $1-5 million in Meta and Apple but bought equivalent amounts of Berkshire Hathaway, Nvidia, JPMorgan, and Visa, following a market selloff tied to Federal Reserve concerns
  • Defense contractor trades included multiple Lockheed Martin transactions around the June 14 U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, with sales reaching $500,001 to $1 million and purchases of RTX and Northrop Grumman

AI Summary

Trump Portfolio Reshuffle: June Transactions Summary

President Donald Trump disclosed 1,051 financial transactions in June, representing a significant portfolio restructuring totaling between $78.1 million and $263.1 million. Purchases exceeded $49 million while sales totaled at least $28.5 million, according to filings released August 22.

Key Transactions:

The largest sale involved a dividend ETF valued between $5 million and $25 million. Trump also sold $1-5 million positions in Meta and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF on June 18, coinciding with a market downturn following Federal Reserve Chairman's first meeting regarding monetary policy concerns.

Major Purchases:

On the same day, Trump acquired $1-5 million stakes in Berkshire Hathaway, Fidelity National Information Services, and several undisclosed securities. Additional purchases included various ETFs spanning the $1-5 million range, with 25 total transactions in this bracket.

Defense Sector Activity:

Trump made notable moves in defense stocks amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions (breakthrough on June 14). He bought and sold positions in defense contractors multiple times throughout the month, including one sale valued between $500,001 and $1 million on June 18. RTX and other defense companies saw purchases ranging from $100,001 to $250,000.

Cryptocurrency Exposure:

The president traded positions throughout June amid Bitcoin volatility.

Market Context:

The transactions occurred during a volatile period following the June 17 Fed meeting, with markets rebounding June 18. The White House maintains Trump's assets are held in a trust managed by his children, stating "there are no conflicts of interest."

Note: Filings show transaction ranges rather than exact figures, providing limited visibility into total portfolio holdings.

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