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Election Volatility is Temporary
November 4, 2024
Markets often experience volatility during election periods, causing unease among investors. However, while election year volatility can be unsettling, the chart below demonstrates how quickly it tends to decline post-election.
Average Volatility (VIX) Level During Election Years
Source: Ycharts. Data as of 4/30/2021. Chart shows Average Daily VIX levels during Presidential Election Years since 1992. CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a real-time market index representing the market’s expectations for volatility over the coming 30 days.
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