For the Post-Election Chaos, Arm Yourself With Gold – and This Tool
Hello, Reader.
As Election Day draws closer, you may feel like a shadow of uncertainty looms over the country – and our portfolios.
You’re not alone in feeling the weight of this moment. A recent LifeStance Health survey found that 79% of Americans are experiencing election-related anxiety
The markets are feeling it too. On Wednesday, all three major indexes took a dive over, among other reasons, political uncertainty.
And with a post-election landscape that seems to promise chaos, investors are searching for safe harbors.
In unpredictable times like these, there’s one asset with staying power that could ease your mind and stabilize your portfolio…
Gold.
So, in today’s Smart Money, I’ll show you why it is crucial to keep this time-tested metal in your corner during these turbulent times, both before and after November 5.
Of course, gold isn’t the only opportunity in a chaotic market. So, we’ll also take a look at a proven strategy to protect and strengthen your portfolio in the days and months ahead.
Let’s dive in…
History Shows…
While elections themselves don’t directly drive market movements, the confluence of events during election seasons can create perfect storms for market volatility. And right now, we’re facing both political turmoil and escalating global tension.
That’s especially true this year, with polls failing to show a clear winner, reminiscent of the contentious 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
Looking at the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), we can see that, during presidential election years since 1985, market volatility typically rises in September and October, and then subsides in November.
