Markets shouldn’t confuse political uncertainty with investment risk. A Democratic win could trigger short-term volatility, particularly for mega-cap tech, AI regulation and corporate tax expectations. But the bigger question is whether earnings growth, AI productivity and capital investment remain intact.

History suggests markets eventually care far more about profits, interest rates and economic growth than which party controls Congress. A divided government could even prove constructive by limiting sweeping policy changes.

My view: don’t hedge simply because an election is approaching. Hedge when valuations, fundamentals or risk exposure justify it. Political headlines create volatility; fundamentals create lasting returns.