September 03, 2024

Staying the Course During a Presidential Election Year

As Election Day moves closer, it’s common for investors to start thinking about making changes to their portfolios.


Even though market volatility tends to increase around elections, the markets have generally delivered positive returns on average in election years. Historically, there's been no significant difference in market performance whether Republicans or Democrats are in charge. And although different administrations might introduce policies that impact sectors in varying ways, predicting which ones will benefit is difficult. The key takeaways for investors are to remember that market volatility around elections is normal, avoid letting your political biases influence your investment decisions, and stick to a long-term, diversified strategy.

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About the Author

Kevin Grogan

Chief Investment Officer

As Chief Investment Officer for Buckingham Wealth Partners, Kevin conducts investment research and writes articles on a wide range of topics, including retirement planning and investment policy. Kevin co-authored "The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan" with Larry Swedroe and Tiya Lim. This step-by-step handbook focuses on the art of investing by providing investors with information they can use to build a tailor-made investment strategy. Kevin holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and a bachelor’s of science in finance from Missouri State University in Springfield.

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