For instance, conventional thinking has it that a Republican president is by default a more positive influence on the stock market (even if not the economy). But that hasn't always been the case... Since 1952, the stock market's performance during Democratic administrations has outshone its performance during Republican administrations. Historically, Democratic administrations have seen double the average stock market return. And while President Trump does sport the sixth-best stock market performance of past presidents going back 100 years... The truth is, he's in varied company, joined by a host of more progressive presidents from recent history. In fact, he's bested by Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Calvin Coolidge, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. It all goes to show that it will serve investors best to remain calm - and that conventional thinking might not serve us best... The Only Way to Win This Election As Marc explains in this week's video, the only way to win this election season is to be prepared for anything - and to have faith in the market's long-term potential. While he shares some of his top sector picks based on each possible outcome, Marc says that the market is not as straightforward as investors like to think - and the best way to score big is still to stay invested for the long haul. So regardless of what happens next Tuesday, don't let the high tensions this election season get you spooked. Rebalance your portfolio to ensure you have a healthy mix of income generators and stocks from every sector, then lock in and hold on tight. And most importantly, keep an eye on Marc's weekly updates. He'll help you interpret what each twist and turn in the news cycle means for your portfolio - both in the short term and over the coming years. Click here to watch this week's State of the Market video. Good investing, Mable P.S. It's true that the best way to ensure you come out on top after the election is to stay committed to your long-term investing goals... But that's certainly not to say that there aren't short-term opportunities out there for investors who want in on the action. That's why our good friends at The War Room are hosting The Election Survival Summit on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET. This special, 100% live event will show you how you can use short-term volatility to profit this election season. With picks from experts Karim Rahemtulla and Bryan Bottarelli, you'll see the chance to transform your portfolio beyond Election Day. Click here to register. | 
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