Ohio Rep Taylor Trades $1,001 to $15,000 on Stocks Amid Congressional Influence
Representative David J. Taylor, a Republican from Ohio, has made six new congressional stock trades. These transactions were reported in a periodic transaction report filed with the House Clerk on September 5, 2026.
Taylor sold off holdings in biotech and technology while purchasing shares in utility, semiconductor, and regional banking companies. He bought American Electric Power Company (AEP) and Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) in both his Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and trust accounts, as well as Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) in his trust alone.
He also sold Amgen Inc. (AMGN), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) from his trust. These trades have influence on farm credit programs, crop insurance, and related policies that directly affect agricultural lending institutions like Fifth Third Bancorp.
The performance of Taylor's congressional stocks shows mixed results. AEP stock has surged 7.5% YTD, trading at $124.50. AVGO has added 2.96%, trading at $357.90. FITB-A has fallen 11.92%, trading at $21.80.