What History Tells Us About Elections and the Market

“Markets have rewarded long-term investors under a variety of presidents.”

August 2020

Investors often wonder whether the market will rise or fall based on who is elected president. The data show that capturing the long-term returns of the capital markets does not depend on which party controls the White House. In a recent webcast, Dimensional market experts offer lessons from history.

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