Historically, presidential election years often provide muted returns for investors due to uncertainty, leading to potential market volatility. However, not all election years are the same. A significant distinction exists between election years when the president is not up for re-election (lame duck) and when they are.
2024 is a re-election year (potentially a nontraditional one), and performance during such years tends to be some of the strongest historically within the presidential cycle.
