Post Government Shutdown Scorecard

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before—past performance is no guarantee of future results.

It’s one of the truisms of personal finance. What happened before is interesting to check out, but it doesn’t mean it will happen again.

During times like a government shutdown, market historians will look back to see what has happened in the months and years following a resolution to the event. The accompanying chart shows you what has happened in the stock market during the 100 days and one year after a shutdown.

There’s always going to be events that capture the market’s attention. Our job is to help you navigate through the noise.

So while the shutdown may end soon, be prepared for another event—and another one after that—to capture the headlines. The best approach is to stick to a strategy and realize that short-term events are a constant with investing.

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