Congressman Gottheimer Engages in $2M+ Stock and Options Trades in Microsoft, Applied Materials

Representative Josh Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey’s 5th congressional district, has engaged in significant financial activity involving Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and other companies, with transactions totaling more than $2 million. The trades were executed through Morgan Stanley accounts, including a Select UMA Account and a Portfolio Management Active Assets Account. Gottheimer purchased stock in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), a specialist in materials engineering for semiconductor and display manufacturing, with investments ranging from $1,001 to $15,000. He also executed call options on MSFT, including $340 and $330 strike prices expiring on October 16, 2026, with transaction values spanning $250,001 to $1,000,000. Additionally, he bought shares in Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), each transaction valued between $1,001 and $15,000. These trades were disclosed in compliance with the STOCK Act, which requires members of Congress to report stock transactions.