2024-05-09 06:00:00 ET
Summary
- Inflation, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty tend to influence the market more than U.S. election results.
- Traders tend to conflate their political bias, or a certain election result, as being better for the stock market over the next four years.
- Traders can take a position on volatility in the equity space by buying volatility or buying options a few months in advance of the election.
By Scott Bauer
At a Glance
- Inflation, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty tend to influence the market more than U.S. election results
- Traders can use equity options ahead of the election to take a view on volatility
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The Relationship Between Elections And Volatility