AFMC - Presidential Elections And Market Corrections

2024-03-08 06:30:00 ET

Summary

• Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship.
• There are notable exceptions to positive election-year returns, such as in 2008, when the S&P 500 sank nearly 37%.
• Holding a little extra cash, increasing positioning in Treasury bonds, and adding some value to your portfolio will help reduce the risk of a sharp decline in the months ahead.

Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship. Given the rampant rhetoric between the right and left, such is not surprising. Such is particularly the case over the last two Presidential elections, where polarizing candidates trumped policies....

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