Year: 2024

But What Changed – December 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year. With the S&P 500 up nearly 30%, it has delivered the 5th most all-time highs since 1950 and back-to-back 20%+ gains for the first time since the 1990s. This exceptional performance warrants both celebration and caution. While 2025 may not mirror this level of success, the data doesn’t suggest […]
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Presidential Elections & Market Trends: What History Tells Us

With the dust settling from Tuesday’s presidential election, many investors are asking: What does a Donald Trump presidency mean for their portfolios? The initial post-election market surge indicates a clear risk-on appetite among investors, but is this behavior typical? A Look at History Since 1928, there have been five instances where the presidency switched from […]
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S&P 500 All-Time Highs By Year

On Monday, the S&P 500 recorded its 51st all-time high of the year. If that sounds impressive, it is! Since 1950, only 7 years have had more all-time highs, and with over a month to go, 2024 could climb even higher in the rankings. A little historical perspective: Out of the 75 years since 1950, […]
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But What Changed – November 2024

On the eve of the 2024 Presidential Election, we reflect on historical trends and insights from our election research, captured in four charts. Navigating Market Anxiety Ahead of the Presidential Election Market reaction to elections are often unpredictable, and trying to time your investments around them can be a risky strategy. In fact, since 1928, […]
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Political Bias and Market Performance: Separating Emotion from Strategy

It’s common for investors to link their views on the stock market’s future to how much they like—or align with—a particular president. However, the data suggests otherwise. When we break down presidencies based on their average Gallup approval ratings, an interesting pattern emerges: the four most popular presidents saw average annualized stock market returns of […]
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