How much impact does the president have on stocks?

How much impact does the president have on stocks

The anticipation building up to the US elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond.

The outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market.

When you click on the image below, an interactive document will open that examines market and economic data for nearly 100 years of US presidential terms and shows a consistent upward march for US equities regardless of the administration in place.

This is an important lesson on the benefits of a long-term investment approach. This is applicable to all investors, no matter where in the world they are.

Click on the image to open an interactive document

How much impact does the president have on stocks

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