State Street Portfolio S&P 500 ETF - SPDR

The S&P 500 has finished higher 12 months after every midterm election since 1950

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$VG S&P 500(VOO.US)

VOO opened higher as US midterm polls got underway, with investors positioning ahead of a potentially market-moving result. The initial optimism is encouraging, but I expect volatility to pick up as results come in. The key question is whether Republicans can retain control of Congress against current expectations. I’m staying invested but keeping some room to add on weakness if election uncertainty triggers a deeper pullback.

The equal-weight S&P 500 just beat the regular S&P 500 by the widest margin since April 2009

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$SPDR S&P 500(SPY.US). i got profit in spy today.thanks.

$VG S&P 500(VOO.US)

VOO opened higher today as oil prices tumbled, offering some relief to inflation concerns and lifting risk appetite. However, the bigger uncertainty remains the US midterms. A surprise Republican sweep, which would preserve unified Republican control of Congress, could trigger a negative market reaction. I’m staying cautious into the results and will be watching closely for opportunities to add on any pullback.

US Midterm Elections

🌟🌟🌟On Tuesday 3 November 2026, American voters will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats. The big question is whether Democrats can wrest congressional control away from President Donald Trump's Republican party.

Gridlock vs Sweep:

Markets historically favour political gridlock (a divided Congress) as it limits major policy surprises and sweeping new legislation. Conversely an unexpected full sweep could spike volatility.

Sector Impact:

If Democrats reclaim the House (as widely projected), expect increased regulatory scrutiny on Wall Street banks, cryptocurrency policies and AI development.

Sectors tied to fiscal budgets such as defense, healthcare and traditional energy, will react sharply to the balance of power.

Here is the Good News:

The S&P500 has risen in the 6 months following 19 out of the last 20 US midterm elections dating back to 1946.

This translates to a staggering 95% historical win rate for investors who stayed the course during the political storm.

Will the same thing happen again this year? I certainly hope so. That is why I have stayed invested in $State Street Portfolio S&P 500 ETF - SPDR(SPYM.US)which tracks the S&P500. It is a mini version of $SPDR S&P 500(SPY.US). The big difference is the expense ratio : only 0.02% compared to SPY's expense ratio of 0.09%. Over time this translates to more money in my pockets.

Dear Fellow Investors, do you think the market will go up post midterm elections?

@Captain Leo

$VG S&P 500(VOO.US)

Looking ahead, the US midterms could bring another bout of volatility as policy uncertainty and shifting market expectations weigh on sentiment. I’m prepared for some near-term turbulence and would consider adding to my VOO position if we see a deeper pullback. I’m also looking at the S&P 500 equal-weight ETF as a way to diversify beyond the mega-cap names and gain broader exposure across the market.

$VG S&P 500(VOO.US)

VOO fell more than 1% today as an AI-led selloff dragged down broader market sentiment. Investors are increasingly questioning whether the hyperscalers’ massive AI spending will generate returns quickly enough to justify the investment. While the near-term pressure could persist, I’m not too concerned about the longer-term AI story. In fact, further weakness would be an opportunity for me to add to my VOO position and accumulate at better levels.

Another day of huge success, red hot everywhere 😓

The Fed just held rates at 3.75% to 4.00%, but 2 officials voted to HIKE

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