Source: Carson Investments Research, YCharts 6/26/2024 (1950-2023)
Here’s a better look at election years and monthly returns. August bucked early month weakness this year and turned in a solid gain, but the next two months are notorious for weakness in election years. The good news? Year-end rallies are quite normal after the election is out of the way.
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