With the new year approaching, there’s one big trend to look out for that could drive the markets. And that’s the presidential election. The upcoming election this year is being bid as one of the biggest in U.S. history. After a tumultuous presidency and an exhausting political cycle over the last few years, many people are looking for a return to normalcy.
However, investors may want to root for more dysfunction.
It turns out, political gridlock is good for the markets and returns. With neither the Republicans nor the Democrats gaining real ground – as has been the case in the current presidential term – the overall market tends to rise. For investors, a continued stalemate in Washington could be just what the bull market needs to keep going for a few more years. In the end, our portfolios thrive in such environments.
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