With the U.S. midterm elections just four months away, investors are bracing for heightened market volatility as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress. While election uncertainty often rattles markets, historical data suggests it has also created compelling entry points for long-term ETF investors.
According to LPL Financial, the market’s performance has followed a remarkably consistent pattern across presidential cycles, with weakness during midterm years frequently giving way to a strong rebound once election uncertainty fades.
