Four year presidential cycle - Average Annual Stock Market Gains

• Going back to 1833, The Almanac Investor calculates that the average first year of a Presidential cycle gains less than 2.5%. The post-election year is the worst year of the Presidential cycle.
• Since 1833, the market has declined 24 times during the first calendar year of the new President's term. It has risen only 19 of 46 first Presidential years, with one year of no change.

Source: https://navellier.com/get-to-know-us/weekly-marketmail/the-dreaded-day-of-decision-week-of-november-7-2016/