The Election Is Loud. Should Your Portfolio Listen?

October 1, 2026

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📊 Market History: Putting election patterns in context

🧠 Investor Reactions: Avoiding emotion-driven portfolio moves

📉 Midterm Patterns: Understanding historical market tendencies

⚠️ Common Mistakes: Don’t let politics drive concentration

🛡️ Practical Planning: Protect, rebalance, and prepare

The election cycle is upon us. Election seasons can make every headline feel urgent, especially when markets, taxes, and the economy are part of the conversation. Rob explains why political uncertainty can tempt investors to make decisions that feel emotionally satisfying but may not fit their long-term plan. He looks at how families can separate what they believe politically from the way they manage wealth.


Go inside the episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:03 – Do Midterms Impact the Market?

2:25 – Investor Reactions & Market Patterns

3:53 – Midterms & Investment Strategy

4:52 – Inflation & Financial Issues

6:23 – Common Investing Mistakes

7:40 – Investing With a Practical Plan

9:11 – “But this time is different…”

10:11 – Final Thoughts on Election Anxiety


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