Election year investing insights

Capital Group's 2024 election hub consolidates insights and resources designed to help you and your clients manage anxiety and avoid common election year investment mistakes. Bookmark it and check back often as Election Day nears.

Get the guide to investing in an election year

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is in full swing and weighing heavily on many investors' minds. But do elections really matter to investment outcomes? This report analyzes 90 years of data across 23 election cycles to answer key questions about investing in an election year. It's even approved for client use.

Elections come and go. Results last a lifetime.

When campaign rhetoric amplifies the negative and puts a spotlight on the country's problems, investors may start to waver. This brochure uses history to calm fears and illustrate the resilience of a long-term investment approach.

3 mistakes investors make during election years

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Investing in an election year

4 things to watch ahead of the U.S. elections

How to talk to clients about politics in 5 easy steps

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Washington watch: Assessing the U.S. presidential election one year out

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Investing in an election year

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Investors have been more cautious in election years

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Are Republicans or Democrats better for investors?

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What typically happens to the stock market in election years?

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Which political party has been better for stocks?

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