As we look ahead to the US presidential election in November, many will be pondering how this might influence the investment outlook. The election is eight months away, but March is an important month on the US political calendar. Next week Super Tuesday should tell us what we already know - that we’re headed for a Biden vs Trump contest, the first since presidential rematch 1956. Two days after that, President Biden will give his State of the Union address. What does history tell us about how the sharemarket performs during election years, and how should investors approach this important event?

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