It’s natural for investors to look for a connection between who wins the White House and which way stocks will go. But investing based on election outcomes is unlikely to result in reliable excess returns.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios.
It is difficult to predict future returns by looking at the past, as shown by the performance of global markets since 2004. Investing in markets around the world can result in a more consistent experience, with higher returns in one market helping offset lower returns elsewhere. A diverse global portfolio can help capture a broader range of returns and deliver more reliable outcomes over time.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios.
