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History Shows Right Now Could Be a Fantastic Time to Invest in the Stock Market. Here's Why.

It's a midterm election year, and that could be good news for investors willing to take the long view with these ETFs.

History Shows Right Now Could Be a Fantastic Time to Invest in the Stock Market. Here's Why.

Published August 17, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Experienced investors know that politics and Wall Street often intersect. Compounding that issue in the near term is this year's status as a midterm election year.

No candidates or parties are being endorsed here; the "stump speech" is about why investors of all experience levels should be students of market history. Rookies and experienced investors alike may find it easier to stay the course with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO).

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