Episode 66 - Midterms & Markets: What History Actually Shows
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Isaac Pisarczyk & Brayden Disbrow
Midterms are just weeks away — but how much do they actually move markets? In this episode, Isaac Pisarczyk and Brayden Disbrow break down historical S&P 500 data, what a divided government means for investors, and why timing the market around elections can be hard to do.
Sources:
Dimensional Fund Advisors– “Elect to Leave Your Portfolio Alone”
Dimensional Fund Advisors – “Midterm Elections: What Do They Mean for Markets?”
Fidelity – "How the 2026 Midterms Could Affect Your Money"
Fidelity – "The Surprising Truth About Midterms and Stocks"
J.P. Morgan – “How Do Markets Perform in Midterm Election Years?”
Morningstar – “What the Midterm Elections Will Mean for Markets”
