Alex Rogers, Ian Hodgson, Nolan Shaffer and Eva XiaoJul 2, 2026 – 7.55amWashington/New York | Donald Trump bought up to $US1.4 billion ($2 billion) in stocks last year, according to an FT analysis, boosting his personal holdings in a string of big US companies while he moved markets from the White House.The series of financial disclosures released this week show the extent of the billionaire president’s gains in his personal fortune during his first year back in the White House, as he launched a global trade war, signed into law massive tax cuts and attacked Iran.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles