Elections

Election Results and Your Investment Plan

The Democratic wave changed Washington, but its broad direction was already reflected in late polls and forecasts. I look back at 2016 and explain why a major political result does not automatically call for a major portfolio change.

Election results can be historic without being a surprise to markets. The 2026 midterms and the market’s reversal after Trump’s 2016 victory offer useful perspective for investors deciding what, if anything, to change.

How Much Impact Does the President Have on Stocks?

The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market. DFA’s interactive exhibit examines market and economic data for nearly 100 years of US presidential terms and shows a consistent upward march for US equities regardless of the administration in place. This is an important lesson on the benefits of a long-term investment approach.