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Are US stocks rising in election years?

1. Historically, US markets have generally risen in election years. Since 1950, US stocks have averaged returns of 9.1% in election years, according to research by Fidelity’s Denise Chisholm, director of quantitative market strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Data spans from November 30, 1950, to November 14, 2023.

When do Stocks go up during election years?

President Joe Biden. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Election years usually have a choppy first quarter in markets, Mark Newton from Fundstrat said. But history shows stocks then tend to rise from March to August and then November to year-end during election years.

How do stocks perform during presidential election years?

Drilling down further, stocks tend to follow a pattern during presidential election years: sluggish in the first half, followed by a big second half. Historically, the third quarter has delivered the strongest returns, with an average return of 6.2%.

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