Last Time GOP Took Senate With Sitting Democrat in White House

November 5, 2014

Tuesday was election day and now we know the results—the GOP has taken the Senate. The last time there was a Democrat in the White House and the Republicans were in control of Congress it was followed by quite a run in the stock market. From Business Insider:

cotd midterm election Last Time GOP Took Senate With Sitting Democrat in White House

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High RS Diffusion Index

November 5, 2014

The chart below measures the percentage of high relative strength stocks that are trading above their 50-day moving average (universe of mid and large cap stocks.) As of 11/4/14.

diffusion 11.05.14 High RS Diffusion Index

What a recovery from the single-day low of 12% on 10/16/14! The 10-day moving average of this indicator is now 72% and the one-day reading is 85%.

This example is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a past recommendation. The performance above is based on pure price returns, not inclusive of dividends or all transaction costs. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Indexes have no fees. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Potential for profits is accompanied by possibility of loss.

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