Greetings,

This time of year feels to be a bit more spooky with the election looming just days away. Elections invoke a different kind of fear, especially in recent years it seems. Few of us like change much and the market often gets more volatile during uncertain times. Usually the conclusion of an election brings some stability no matter what the results. Looking at market history during different political regimes helps put things in perspective. As shown in the (linked guide), there is no statistical evidence of favoritism towards one party or the other. A strong economy, driven by corporations and consumers, is what has the most say in how markets perform in the long run. Hope you’ll find the statistics in this piece interesting and helpful.

During times like these it’s even more important to zoom out and focus on the big picture: your specific situation and the financial plan you have in place. As long as your financial plan is solid, staying focused on the long-term will help to insure that short-term fluctuations won’t impact important financial decisions. 

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about your own plan or current investment related issues!

Best,

CFS Team