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Investing concepts explained·9.23
Do US elections move the stock market?
Less than many expect. Since 1960, the S&P 500 has gained about 10% on average in US presidential election years; the losses of 2000 and 2008 came from the dot-com crash and the financial crisis rather than politics. Over the long run, returns under Republican and Democratic presidents have been similar. Elections can raise volatility for a while, but economic and earnings growth matter far more.
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Investing concepts explained
- 9.1What is market breadth, and why does it matter?
- 9.2Is a low price-to-earnings ratio a reason to buy a stock?
- 9.3Should you buy shares in an IPO on the first day?
- 9.4How should you invest in long-term themes?
- 9.5What does margin debt say about the stock market?
- 9.6Why can long-term bonds be attractive when interest-rate rises end?
- 9.7Do seasonal patterns matter in the stock market?
- 9.8Does "Sell in May and go away" work?
- 9.9Does a strong January point to a good year for stocks?
- 9.10Why does April often behave differently in the stock market?
- 9.11Is September the weakest month for stocks?
- 9.12Does a strong first half mean a good second half for stocks?
- 9.13Does the gold price follow a seasonal pattern?
- 9.14Are rising interest rates bad for the stock market?
- 9.15How do markets behave when central banks pause rate rises?
- 9.16How do bonds perform after the first interest-rate cut?
- 9.17Why do central banks own so many government bonds?
- 9.18How long do bear markets last?
- 9.19What is a bear-market rally?
- 9.20Are record highs a warning sign for the stock market?
- 9.21Why do a few companies drive most of the stock market's return?
- 9.22How much do dividends contribute to stock-market returns?
- 9.24Do commodities help diversify a portfolio?
- 9.25Why are central banks buying gold?