[Trump's Energy Stock Holdings Estimated to Increase by $1.5 Million to $4.4 Million During Iran War] BlockBeats News, September 9, according to CNBC, U.S. President Trump's disclosed holdings in nine major oil and gas companies were estimated to have increased in value by $1.5 million to $4.4 million during the period from February 27 to August 31, just before the outbreak of the Iran war. These holdings include ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental Petroleum, and several refining and pipeline companies. Trump's investment account continued to trade energy stocks during the war. As of June 29, the account reported at least 23 related stock sales. On March 2, the first trading day after the U.S.-Israel initial strike on Iran, the account purchased stocks in eight oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil shares valued between $100,000 and $250,000. On March 23, Trump delayed a strike on Iranian energy facilities before the market opened, causing Brent crude oil to drop nearly 11% that day. On the same day, the account reported 16 energy stock purchases, totaling approximately $163,000 to $570,000. On April 7, the account sold ExxonMobil shares valued between $500,000 and $1 million; about two and a half hours later, Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, and the stock fell more than 6% at the next day's opening. Due to the lack of precise share counts, transaction prices, and sale batches in the disclosure documents, the above estimates do not represent actual realized profits or current exact holdings. CNBC also found no evidence that Trump directed the trades, had prior knowledge of related decisions, or that personal interests influenced policy. The White House stated that the investment portfolio is entirely managed by an independent manager. [Original Link]