How Trump and his circle continue to profit from financial markets

Donald Trump's financial dealings reveal a remarkably active trading strategy, with his accounts executing at least 85 trades daily last year, according to U.S. media data. This level of activity vastly surpasses that of ordinary investors, who typically make between 5 and 20 trades annually, and even that of the very wealthy, who might engage in 10 to 50 trades per year. This contrasts with conventional financial wisdom, where Nobel laureates and experts often argue that passively managed investments yield better long-term results than actively managed ones. The prevailing theory is that predicting market movements is impossible, making long-term investment more reliable. However, for a U.S. president whose decisions significantly impact global markets, active trading appears to be a chosen strategy. The sheer volume of transactions suggests a constant engagement with financial markets, potentially leveraging his position to inform investment decisions.