Midterm Uncertainty Unlikely to Rattle Wall Street ETFs: Here's Why

Historical data suggests the S&P 500 typically rallies after midterm elections, with an average 14.4% gain in the following year. Strong Q3 earnings growth of 24.6% year-over-year and robust holiday retail sales projections of 4.5% growth provide additional support for equities. Market performance may depend more on corporate fundamentals than election outcomes, though political uncertainty and bond yields remain risks.