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Todd Hoare

This analysis shows what really happens to markets in election years

Going to the polls invariably fuels investor uncertainty, but to what extent is it a market mover?

Australians will head to the polls in the coming months and although no official date has been set, the election has to be held by May 17. Many experts are tipping a mid-April poll.

Elections invariably fuel investor uncertainty, particularly in the lead-up to election day. Yet, historical data provides little support for this concern.

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Todd Hoare is head of public markets at LGT Crestone.

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