2018 Midterm Elections and What Investors Should Know

This year’s midterm elections shattered records and received more voter interest than any other midterm election in history. Headlines regarding election results, shift of political majority, and future speculation can historically elicit temporary market reactions, only to see a quick reversal (sometimes in the same day!). Instead of speculating about what the political environment may look like, we advise investors to focus on facts and fundamentals, and do not surmise and speculate. The focus of this whitepaper is breaking down fact vs fiction in how midterms affect the market.