The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market. This interactive exhibit 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.
You can click here to see the impact Presidents over the last 100 have had on the stock market.
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Isaac is a Fee-Only (no products sold) Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner. Isaac founded Stalwart Financial Planning with offices in Fayetteville NC and Durham NC. Isaac provides comprehensive planning and investment management services to individuals from all walks of life. Isaac can be reached by phone at 910-867-8464, or by email (iallen@StalwartPlanning.com). Visit him at Stawart Financial Planning www.StalwartPlanning.com.