Nov. 5 will be the 60th quadrennial presidential U.S. election. Historically, election years have affected market cycles and trends.

The Market Online sat down with Keith Richards, president, chief portfolio manager and technical analyst for Value Trend, to discuss this election year’s market trends heading into fall.

Watch the above video for the full interview with Keith Richards as he breaks down market cycles in election years.

About Keith Richards

Keith Richards is regular guest on BNN Bloomberg’s “Market Call” and a contributor to several financial publications such as the Financial Post. He writes in depth on timely market topics on his blog, which can be found at valuetrend.ca. 

Check out some of our other U.S. election market stories: Rick Rule looks ahead to U.S. election’s outcome and impact on energy and Richardson Wealth’s Mathis Baumbach on how the U.S. elections will impact U.S. and Canadian markets. In addition, check out Robert G. Gill’s “Which is better, Canadian or U.S. equities?

Be sure to stay up to date on all the latest stock market news at Stockhouse.com.

Join the discussion: Find out what everybody’s saying about public companies on Stockhouse’s stock forums and message boards.

The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.


More From The Market Online

This mining royalty growth story is worth digging into

Kick off your due diligence on Orogen Royalties, a mining royalty acquirer and developer boasting a multi-year history of profitable growth.

Terrestrial Energy authorizes up to $25 million share buyback

Terrestrial Energy authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million, funded from cash on hand and expiring on October 22, 2027.

Alternative investment managers, allocators & select industry providers meet at Uncorrelated AltsOps

Uncorrelated AltsOps 2026 brings investment managers, allocators and select industry providers to New York City on October 29, 2026.

Blue Sky Uranium to present at Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase

Blue Sky Uranium is scheduled to present at Red Cloud’s Fall Mining Showcase 2026 in Toronto, with CEO Niko Cacos speaking Oct. 28.