There’s some good news, despite the rhetoric about this being “the most important election of our lifetime”. We have had presidential elections before, and we will have them again.

Of course, that doesn’t help you sleep from now until Nov. 3, so let’s answer some of the burning questions that we are hearing.

Is one political party better for my investment portfolio than the other?

Take a deep breath. Elections historically have not made a difference in long-term investment returns, according to research by American Funds1. Regardless of whether a Democrat or Republican won the election, U.S. stocks have trended up2.

How has the market performed historically in an election year?

The first five months of election years have had lower average returns and higher volatility. But markets have tended to bounce back and return to an upward trajectory after primaries end3.

Are there certain strategies for investing that I should be following?

Maintain perspective, stay the course, and be sure to keep your long-term goals in mind.

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