Average returns for the S&P 500 (since 1949) 
in the calendar years of the US presidency cycle

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

Post-Election

Midterm

Pre-Election

Election

Source: Amundi Investment Institute, DataStream. 5 March 2024. Average returns since 1949 for post-election years, mid-term, pre-election and election.

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0%

Post-Election

Midterm

5%

10%

15%

20%

Average returns for the S&P 500 (since 1949) 
in the calendar years of the US presidency cycle

Pre-Election

Election

Source: Amundi Investment Institute, DataStream. 5 March 2024. Average returns since 1949 for post-election years, mid-term, pre-election and election.