Investing Insights: Should You Follow Marjorie Taylor Greene’s AI Stock Picks?
Many investors keep a close eye on the trades of famous figures like Warren Buffett, who has proven to make many savvy investment decisions. Recently, following the stock transactions of politicians has gained traction. Notably, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been particularly active, recently purchasing five artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Should you consider investing in the same companies?
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1. Adobe
On February 11, 2025, Greene acquired shares of Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE). She isn’t alone; several other congressional members, including Rep. Chuck Fleischman, R-Tenn., Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., also invested in Adobe this year.
Investing in Adobe could be wise. The company is integrating generative AI into its digital media services, and Wall Street analysts forecast a 23% increase in stock value over the next year. With shares currently 20% below their September 2024 high, this could be a prime opportunity to buy.
2. Apple
Greene also invested in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) on February 11, 2025. This acquisition follows an earlier purchase on October 31, 2024. Since then, Apple’s stock has risen about 8%, making it a fruitful endeavor for Greene.
While I believe Apple remains a solid long-term investment, it’s a stock to monitor rather than buy into heavily right now. Further evidence of strong growth is necessary to support its current high forward price-to-earnings ratio of 33.3.
3. Meta Platforms
Rep. Greene’s admiration for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) seems to have blossomed partly due to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s friendly overtures towards President Trump. Greene has purchased Meta shares five times since October 2024, with her latest acquisition also on February 11.
I strongly recommend considering Meta stock. The company continues to attract billions of users on its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, which in turn draws advertisers. I am optimistic about Meta’s growth, especially with the rising interest in smart glasses – an area Zuckerberg highlighted as a key for AI devices during their Q4 earnings call.
4. Microsoft
While multiple politicians recently sold shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Greene continued to buy more in 2024 and 2025.
Microsoft’s stock carries a relatively high premium, with a forward earnings multiple of 31. I believe it holds long-term potential, yet it’s not my top pick right now due to its valuation and the presence of other more appealing investments.
5. Palantir Technologies
Once one of the hottest stocks, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has continued its streak in 2025, gaining over 60%. Greene joined the trend on February 11, investing between $1,000 and $15,000 in the stock.
Palantir displays potential for significant revenue growth through its AI and data analytics offerings. However, I believe Greene may be arriving late to the party. The stock trades at over 208 times its forward earnings, which raises concerns, especially with Palantir expecting only around 30% revenue growth in 2025. This level of growth does not sufficiently justify the current valuation.
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John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, is a board member of The Motley Fool. Randi Zuckerberg, a former Facebook director, is also a board member. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, serves on the board. Keith Speights holds positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends stocks including ASML, Adobe, AMD, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool also advises options related to Microsoft. See full disclosure policy for details.
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