Kamala Harris' investment portfolio and net worth explained

A detailed look at Kamala Harris’ financial portfolio

Kamala Harris is currently the Democratic party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 elections and is the present Vice President of the US. In the past, she’s served as the District Attorney of San Francisco and the Attorney General of California.
Her past investments included mainly property; for example, she owned and sold a condo in Washington DC in 2021 for $1,85 million.

Her net worth rose when she married Douglas Emhoff in 2014, whom, at the time, was bringing in an estimated $1 million per year as an attorney for a major law firm. It’s interesting to note that Emhoff’s investments largely consisted of individual shares (at least 30), which he sold when Harris announced she’d run for the US senate.¹ Now, his portfolio is largely made up of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and property, rather than individual shares.

Prior to her marriage, her income mainly came from her roles as a public servant. She earned $263,000 annually in 2010, which then decreased to below $160,000 per year in 2011, 2012 and 2013 when she took up her attorney general role.¹ She currently earns $218,000 as Vice President.²

How much is Kamala Harris worth?

Kamala Harris is worth between an estimated $4.51 million and $5.8 million according to our calculations. These figures come after she released her financial disclosure in July 2024, which is a legal requirement for those running for office.

Her husband is worth between an estimated $4 million and $6.24 million. The bulk of their wealth comes from their joint ownership of a property in Brentwood, California, which is worth roughly $5 million.

However, they also have investments in various ETFs, like the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF, Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF and iShares Biotechnology ETF.

It’s important to note that presidential candidates aren’t required to provide exact figures for their investments, so the numbers in this article are based on ranges. We’ve listed Harris’ and Emhoff’s net worths separately, though they are usually considered together.

What’s in Kamala Harris’ investment portfolio?

Harris’s portfolio is largely made up of retirement funds, cash and mutual funds – a mix of conservative investments. The other major addition is property.

Let’s take a look at what her portfolio comprises⁴:

Harris’ investment portfolio

What’s in Kamala Harris’ husbands’ investment portfolio?

Harris’ husband’s portfolio consists of US treasuries, ETFs, property and cash.⁴

Emhoff’s investment portfolio

What's the risk-reward balance of Harris’ portfolio?

The risk associated with Harris’ portfolio is relatively low because her investments are conservative. Although her range of instruments is not extensive, she maintains a diverse set of market exposures within the funds she holds. This diversity contributes to a lower risk profile.

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How does Harris’ portfolio compare to Trump’s?

Donald Trump’s portfolio is much larger than Harris’ and contrasts by being heavily invested in shares, real estate, clubs, and resorts, as well as in substantial cash reserves. His portfolio carries a higher risk-reward ratio compared to Harris’, as it includes individual stocks, most of which are not stable. Nearly 75% of his portfolio consists of shares in Trump Media & Technology Group.

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1 ABC News, 2024
2 Time Magazine, 2024
3 Zillow, 2024
4 Whitehouse.gov, 2024
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