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S&P 500 4-Year Performance After Each U.S. Election Since 1988 This chart puts into perspective the S&P 500 4-year performance after each U.S. election since 1988. Image: Paolo Cardena

U.S. Election and Equities Among advisors, the survey shows that the U.S. election is the biggest risk to equities. BofA US Equity & US Quant Strategy

Odds of Winning U.S. Presidential Election Here’s a look at the current betting odds for Donald Trump, Michael Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Calendar Year Performance During U.S. Presidential Election Years Presidential election years have historically been good for U.S. equities, when an incumbent president winds up winning reelection. Image: BlackRock Investment Institute

Sector Performance in the 9 Months Prior to Past U.S. Presidential Elections This chart shows the sector median excess return vs. the S&P 500 during 9 months before 11 presidential elections since 1976. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Index Average Monthly Returns Since 1950 and Elections Years February has averaged zero during an US election year since 1950, but has the best month the past 10 years. Image: LPL Financial LLC

S&P 500 Monthly Returns During an U.S. Election Year Since 1950, February returns have averaged zero for the S&P 500 during an U.S. election year. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC

U.S. Presidential Elections and the Stock Market The first two years of presidential terms tend to produce below-average returns, while the next 2 years tend to produce above-average returns. Image: Fidelity Investments

S&P 500 Performance When President Is Up For Reelection Since 1950, the S&P 500 has finished the year higher when a President has been up for reelection. Gains tend to occur in the second half of the year. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC

Incumbent Presidential Election Years Since 22nd Amendment Incumbent presidential election years have traditionally been good for equities, with an average return of 11.4% since 22nd amendment. Image: Morgan Stanley Research