David Perdue

About David Perdue

David Perdue is a Republican politician who represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate from January 6, 2015, to January 3, 2021. Born December 10, 1949, he previously worked as a business executive before entering public office. During his single term in the Senate, he served as Georgia’s junior senator.

David Perdue was one of the most active stock traders in Congress during his tenure, disclosing 2,353 trades with an estimated total volume of $76.0 million. His activity was closely split between 1,155 purchases and 1,198 sales. His most frequently traded holdings included one position with 141 transactions, followed by Discovery Communications (DISCA) with 66 trades, First Data (FDC) with 59, Pfizer (PFE) with 57, and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) with 55. By sector, his trades were concentrated in Technology (115 trades) and Healthcare (112), along with Communication Services (53), Banking (45), and Financial Services (42), reflecting broad exposure across multiple industries.