Interesting look at market based on resident of the White House.

[Harpy Eagle]

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To put things in perspective, Edelman Financial Engines conducted a study examining market performance under different political parties. The results are eye-opening:

• If Americans invested only when a Democrat was president, starting in 1948: $10,000 would have grown to $1,200,696.
• If invested only when a Republican was president over the same period: $10,000 would have grown to $309,811.
• If they stayed invested the entire time, regardless of which party controlled the White House: $10,000 would have grown to $37,198,830.

In other words, if people would’ve steadily invested across administrations, they’d be in a far better financial position.

I just found this interesting. I cannot find much on how they came to these numbers, if it is just the DJI or all markets or what have you.

 

[The Duke]

Harpy Eagle/Glamping Goober OP:

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[Harpy Eagle]

Harpy Eagle/Glamping Goober OP:

Sorry that investing and such is above your head.

Maybe one day you will grow up and have the money to invest in the markets.

Till then, have a great day.

 

[The Duke]

Sorry that investing and such is above your head.

Maybe one day you will grow up and have the money to invest in the markets.

Till then, have a great day.

Been there, done that.