In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, dives into the topic of market volatility surrounding elections and how investors should approach this unique time. With historical insights and practical strategies, Darryl explores how election cycles affect the stock market and why it’s essential to stay calm amidst the noise.

Through an engaging discussion, Darryl highlights the importance of maintaining a long-term mindset and avoiding emotional decision-making during times of market uncertainty. He also shares four key pillars that can help guide investors through the volatility, offering a clear framework for navigating election-related market swings.

Key show highlights include:

• How elections impact stock market volatility.
• The importance of thinking like a business owner when investing.
• Why objectivity over emotion is critical to long-term financial success.
• Insights from past elections, including market movements in 2016 and 2020.
• Practical tips for aligning expectations with your spouse and advisor to stay on the same page during market fluctuations.

Tune in to learn how to prepare your portfolio for the upcoming election and beyond. For more resources, visit www.paxfinancialgroup.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to share it with a friend!

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Resources: 

Election Market Volatility in 4 Charts (moneyandmarkets.com) 

Presidential Elections, Market Volatility and Investments - Retirement Daily on TheStreet: Finance and Retirement Advice, Analysis, and More 

The Relationship Between Elections and Volatility - OpenMarkets (cmegroup.com) 

2024 elections: policy shifts and portfolio construction views (nuveen.com)