What investors should know about markets and election years...

With Election Day quickly approaching, it's natural for investors to question potential impacts on the market.  This week our focus shifts to examining the historical data (performance of the S&P 500) relating to election years and cycles.  In the midst of heightened emotions (on both sides of the aisle), the actual impact on the market may be less than investors and voters realize.  Let's examine five key takeaways as investors navigate investment strategies during election cycles.