Welcome to this episode of the Dollar Wise Podcast. In this episode, Jason Gabrieli discusses the growing concern around election outcomes and their potential impact on investments. With the media heightening fear and uncertainty, Jason offers insight into why emotions can mislead investors and how focusing on long-term goals is essential. He also explains how historical data shows a limited correlation between presidential elections and stock market performance. Jason reminds us to control what we can and stay disciplined in our investment strategy.

Tune into this episode to also learn:

• How to stay disciplined with your investments during election cycles.
• The limited impact of politics on stock market performance.
• How media coverage heightens election anxiety.
• The importance of focusing on long-term goals instead of short-term fears.

What we discussed

• [00:01:35] Why election outcomes create anxiety and how media stirs fear.
• [00:04:50] The limited impact of presidents and politicians on stock market trends.
• [00:07:45] Why diversification remains key, no matter the political climate.
• [00:09:55] The role of the 24-hour news cycle in compounding fears.
• [00:12:30] Focusing on what you can control, like staying disciplined with your strategy.

3 Things To Remember

1. The impact of elections on the stock market is often overstated; long-term trends tend to rise despite political shifts.
2. Staying disciplined with a well-diversified investment strategy is key during times of uncertainty.
3. Media-driven fear can distort reality; control your exposure to news and focus on your long-term financial goals.

Useful Links

Connect with Jason Gabrieli: jgabrieli@HFMadvisors.com

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