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The Value Added Indexer Blog

by David Rappaport

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Presidential Elections: What Do They Mean for Markets?

It’s almost Election Day in the US once again. While the outcome may be uncertain, one thing we can count on is that plenty of opinions and predictions will be floated in the days surrounding the vote. In financial circles, this will inevitably include discussion of the potential impact on markets. But should elections influence long-term investment decisions?

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Confusing Economic Signs

Even if you fall in the camp that is pessimistic about the economy, the history of markets shows that stock returns have often been positive during recessions.

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2024 vs. 1971

Starting in the mid-1960s when computers became available, leading academics began developing and testing theories with stock market data. Within a short period of time, seminal research came out that paved the way for investing to shift from being a speculative sport to becoming a science.

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