Sideways or Surge? How Markets React to Uncertain Elections

[] I’ll be live for the “Final Hour” at 3 p.m. ET! To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [] [] [] [] [“Final Hour” with me, Chris Pulver, is starting NOW — let’s talk all things trading, weekdays at 3 p.m. ET!]( Sideways or Surge? How Markets React to Uncertain Elections Election years always stir up market activity, and 2024 is shaping up to be no different. Historically, the stock market tends to perform well during election years, driven by the potential for gridlock in Congress, which often favors a stable economic environment. If the House, Senate and the presidency remain divided, traders can expect the market to appreciate the lack of sweeping policy changes. But let’s be real — this year’s election is anything but typical. [We have a lot of variables at play here…]( There's the Biden-Harris administration, with Biden dropping out and Harris stepping into the spotlight. On the other side, Trump’s navigating legal battles and still making waves. So, there’s definitely more uncertainty in the political landscape than usual. And, in markets, uncertainty usually leads to volatility. What’s fascinating, though, is that despite all this noise, historically, election years tend to end positively for stocks. Why? [Let’s Discuss!]( [] P.S. Have a question or something you’d like me to cover in a future newsletter or event? Just reply to this email! [] ____________________________________________________ [] The Blue Line That Transformed My Trading Ever noticed how exhausting it is to constantly chase the next big market move? It's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle… Exciting, sure. But rarely profitable in the long run. [Here's something I've learned after years in the trenches…]( The market's biggest moves? They usually happen when we're not looking. Overnight, during lunch, or while we're stuck in traffic. Don’t believe me? See… During regular trading hours, the S&P 500 has barely budged. For 24 years... The blue line shows you the movement during the regular market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Sounds crazy, right? But the data doesn't lie. [What If We Stopped Trying So Hard?]( [] The trades expressed are from historical back teste] data from June 2022 through April 2024 combined with Chris's live money trading from June 2024 through September 1 2024 to demonstrate the potential of the system.The average winning trade during the backtested data was 11.5% while the average losing position was 74.5% per trade and a 90.9% win rate. The average winning trade during the real time data was 10.5% while the average losing position was 29.5% per trade and an 83% win rate. [] Chris Pulver Chris Pulver Trading [Join me weekdays at 3 p.m. ET for “Final Hour,”]( my market-closing livestream where we’ll cover what I’m trading, and everything going on in the markets! 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[We have a lot of variables at play here…]( There's the Biden-Harris administration, with Biden dropping out and Harris stepping into the spotlight. On the other side, Trump’s navigating legal battles and still making waves. So, there’s definitely more uncertainty in the political landscape than usual. And, in markets, uncertainty usually leads to volatility. What’s fascinating, though, is that despite all this noise, historically, election years tend to end positively for stocks. Why? [Let’s Discuss!]( [] P.S. Have a question or something you’d like me to cover in a future newsletter or event? Just reply to this email! [] ____________________________________________________ [] The Blue Line That Transformed My Trading Ever noticed how exhausting it is to constantly chase the next big market move? It's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle… Exciting, sure. But rarely profitable in the long run. [Here's something I've learned after years in the trenches…]( The market's biggest moves? They usually happen when we're not looking. Overnight, during lunch, or while we're stuck in traffic. Don’t believe me? See… During regular trading hours, the S&P 500 has barely budged. For 24 years... The blue line shows you the movement during the regular market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Sounds crazy, right? But the data doesn't lie. [What If We Stopped Trying So Hard?]( [] The trades expressed are from historical back teste] data from June 2022 through April 2024 combined with Chris's live money trading from June 2024 through September 1 2024 to demonstrate the potential of the system.The average winning trade during the backtested data was 11.5% while the average losing position was 74.5% per trade and a 90.9% win rate. The average winning trade during the real time data was 10.5% while the average losing position was 29.5% per trade and an 83% win rate. 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