Wm. Lacy Clay is a Democrat who represented Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, to January 3, 2021. Born July 27, 1956, he served Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, which includes much of the St. Louis area. Clay previously held the seat from 2001 to 2019 before leaving office in 2021.
During his most recent term, Clay disclosed 8 stock trades with an estimated total trading volume of approximately $0.1 million. His activity was relatively limited compared to many House members. The most frequently traded stocks were ConocoPhillips (COP) with 3 trades and Philip Morris International (PM) with 2 trades, followed by Emerson Electric (EMR), Microsoft (MSFT), and Phillips 66 (PSX) with 1 trade each. By sector, Energy accounted for 3 trades, Consumer Defensive for 2, and Technology for 1. His disclosed transactions included 4 buys and 2 sells, indicating a slight tilt toward purchasing over selling.