Does the stock market traditionally do better under GOP or Dems?

Question

Not many have done any research.

Answer 1

It varies based on other factors besides whos in power.

Did well under Reagan (until about 1987 when it crashed)
Did ok under Bush I (I think but not great-- we had a recession during that time too)
Did great under Clinton (in later years)
Under Bush II, not so good until recently. Dow around 11k in 2001, 7800 in 2002 or 2003 (can't remember which) and its taken since then to get back to 11k and greater

Generally market does well during war time and somewhat thereafter.

According to Link in above poster's response....
The table tells the story. Since 1948, Republican Administrations have controlled the White House 57.2 percent of the time. But during the period that the GOP was in office, stock returns have averaged only 9.53 percent per year, while under Democratic administrations, stocks returned 15.25 percent per year, more than five percentage points higher.


Danny, you need to get your facts straight.

Answer 2

The stock market is only temporarily affected by the election itself. Usually the outcome of the election is priced into market expectations weeks before the election takes place. It's the policies that take place after the election (if there is a transition of power) that will affect the stock market in the long run.

Answer 3

Neither.

http://finance.yahoo.com/columnist/article/futureinvest/3022

Answer 4

Take a look at the stock market now!
12,000+!
Our economy has NEVER done better under a dem administration!
Our national deficit has been cut in HALF since W took office!
The unemployment rate hasn't been this low in a decade!

Answer 5

Generally Democrats, Clinton being the first that comes mind. The GOP tends to not have their feet on the ground when it comes to economics (Reagan's trickle down policy comes to mind)

Answer 6

Republicans, as the Dow has reached record highs in the past few days!