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It's prudent to put aside political preferences when investing. Many investors who disliked Obama or Trump "cashed out" before their first terms commenced. On both occasions, the stock market performed well afterward. The article offers the following sensible advice.
"Best advice: Stick with stocks and bonds, but don’t count on lavish returns. To hedge against government bloat, keep bonds fairly short-term and diversify stocks overseas. Decide for yourself whether to seek increased exposure to so-called megatrends, including ones the government is spending on, but if you do, choose carefully."
There is a difference between ignoring what is happening economically and investing solely on political beliefs. For instance, tariffs were boldly promised and lots of money has been made betting that Trump would chicken out.
All information should be considered and weighed appropriately.
"There is a difference between ignoring what is happening economically and investing solely on political beliefs." "Weighing the fundamental changes and challenges associated with new US policies is a bit more complicated."
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Many investors who disliked Obama or Trump "cashed out" before their first terms commenced.
On both occasions, the stock market performed well afterward.
The article offers the following sensible advice.
"Best advice: Stick with stocks and bonds, but don’t count on lavish returns.
To hedge against government bloat, keep bonds fairly short-term and diversify stocks overseas.
Decide for yourself whether to seek increased exposure to so-called megatrends,
including ones the government is spending on, but if you do, choose carefully."
All information should be considered and weighed appropriately.
Weighing the fundamental changes and challenges associated with new US policies is a bit more complicated.
"Weighing the fundamental changes and challenges associated with new US policies is a bit more complicated."
FWIW, I agree with both statements...