Election Years Mostly Positive for Stocks, But Don't Time Markets Based on Politics
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Election years tend to follow a positive pattern for markets, with some volatility leading up to the election, but markets ending the year higher over 75-83% of the time.
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Presidents and elections typically don't significantly impact market performance long-term; the economy, Fed policy, and earnings drive markets more.
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Don't let political beliefs overly impact investment decisions; stay diversified and keep a long-term perspective.
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Lock in returns with fixed income products while rates are still relatively high, before they likely fall.
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Avoid trying to time markets based on elections or other events; missing just a few of the best market days can slash returns.