Why Politics (and the Midterms) Are Bad Investment Policy

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Politics and portfolios don’t always mix, but midterm season makes it really tempting to try. Scott breaks down why election headlines can lure investors into market timing, even though the data just doesn’t back bailing on a long-term plan. You’ll hear what history says about markets around midterms and why discipline usually beats predictions. If you’ve ever thought “I’ll just wait to see what happens in November,” this one might change your mind.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🗳️ Midterm Elections: Uncertainty can influence investors

🧠 Behavioral Traps: Emotions can hurt decisions

📊 Historical Data: Patterns offer useful context

📉 Market Volatility: Elections can increase uncertainty

⏳ Time Horizon: Long-term goals still matter

🎯 Investment Discipline: Stick with your strategy

🔇 Political Noise: Don’t invest by headlines

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