Part 5/9:
Investor Actions and Best Practices
As the market prepares for potential shifts following the election, Graham outlines key strategies for investors. He emphasizes the importance of remaining invested and not falling into the trap of political timing. Historical data reveals that investors who remain active in the market during elections have consistently fared better than those who adopt a wait-and-see approach after elections are decided.
His analysis over 23 election cycles shows that investing $110,000 at the start of an election year led to positive returns 60% of the time, compared to only 26% for those who opted for phased investment throughout the year.