The U.S. is approaching a pivotal election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 - and financial markets are becoming a battleground as investors bet on the tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. For investors hoping to position their portfolios to benefit from either election outcome, it's worth pointing out that both candidates share some surprising policy overlap. That said, their contrasting policy points — like Trump's pro-cryptocurrency stance, or Harris's middle-class focus — create some unique opportunities for investors, too.
Given the unpredictability of U.S. politics and the potential for macroeconomic surprises to impact policy, the best “election picks” are those that offer appeal outside of any expected policy perks. With this in mind, Barclays recently released its "election picks," and two stocks have emerged as particularly intriguing bipartisan options. Both have garnered "Strong Buy" ratings from analysts, and could be positioned to benefit no matter who takes the White House. Here's a closer look.
