Important Note

You are now leaving the Strong Valley Wealth & Pension, LLC ("Strong Valley") website. By clicking on the "Schwab Alliance Access" link below you will be entering the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) Website. Schwab is a registered broker-dealer, and is not affiliated with Strong Valley or any advisor(s) whose name(s) appears on this Website. Strong Valley is/are independently owned and operated. Schwab neither endorses nor recommends Strong Valley. Regardless of any referral or recommendation, Schwab does not endorse or recommend the investment strategy of any advisor. Schwab has agreements with Strong Valley under which Schwab provides Strong Valley with services related to your account. Schwab does not review the Strong Valley website(s), and makes no representation regarding the content of the Website(s). The information contained in the Strong Valley website should not be considered to be either a recommendation by Schwab or a solicitation of any offer to purchase or sell any securities.

Article

Stock Volatility by Presidential Election Year

Stock Volatility by Presidential Election Year

Can something be learned from studying the past? Historical data showing that stock market volatility during election years has been generally subdued unless there is a large recession, such as in ’32, ’08 and ’20. A brief look at the large swings between growth and value, stocks vs cash, data gives a glimpse of the average stock market return following January since 1926, and how the bear market was recently tamed.

February 27, 2024
Stock Volatility by Presidential Election Year
Important Disclosure: Content on our website and in our newsletters is for informational purposes only. The information provided may (or may not) directly apply to your situation. We recommend that readers work directly with a professional advisor when making decisions in the context of their specific situation.

Other content you may like

  • Tips to Control Frenzied Holiday Spending

    Tips to Control Frenzied Holiday Shopping

    December 6, 2022
    Making gift decisions while you’re shopping in a store can lead to overextending yourself. It’s called impulse buying, which often ends up costing money and spending time you just don’t have. This article gives you tips on how to take an organized approach to holiday shopping and actually enjoy it while staying within a reasonable budget.
    Read this Article
  • Impossible to Predict a Market Bottom

    Impossible to Predict a Market Bottom

    November 18, 2022
    Recapping Mid-August to Mid-November, our Strong Valley advisor team talks about how this has been a rough year for just about everyone, with a recap of worst starts for bonds and stocks, along with a review of what happened with home and used car prices. The team discusses inflation and the Federal Reserve Rate – where it’s been and indications of where it might go. The top 3 questions from clients are answered regarding FTX, a possible 2023 Recession, and ideas on timing to buy when you have cash on hand. We wrap up with predictions on inflation and the rate hike in the coming year.
    Read this Article
  • Hubbard Baro Memorial Golf Tournament

    Honored to Support Our Central Valley Veterans

    November 22, 2021
    This “In Their Honor” golf tournament began in 2005 in commemoration of Corporal Jeremiah Baro and Lance Corporal Jared Hubbard who were killed in action in 2004, and then Nathan Hubbard who was killed in action in 2007. As our troops return home, many struggle with injuries and health conditions that make the challenges of life even more demanding. Our contribution to the local Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center helps them do their part to get these men and women the treatment and care they deserve, with hopes they too can live the American Dream.
    Read this Article
  • Transform Lives, One Wish at a Time

    Transform Lives, One Wish at a Time

    April 15, 2022
    Supporting local community is important to us. As an organization, we get involved as volunteers and also with donations. Read about how Strong Valley is helping critically ill children through the Central California Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
    Read this Article
    • The link you have selected is located on another server. The linked site contains information that has been created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of this organization. We do not endorse, approve, certify, or control any linked websites, their sponsors, or any of their policies, activities, products, or services. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained therein. Visitors to any linked websites should not use or rely on the information contained therein until they have consulted with an independent financial professional. Please click “Continue to Link” to leave this website and proceed to the selected site.
    No, stay on StrongValley.comContinue to link
    phone-handset