Is the Trump Bull Market About to Crash? A Historically Accurate Measure of Risk Offers a Chilling Answer.
Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have produced supercharged returns with Donald Trump in the White House.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have seen significant growth during Donald Trump's time in the White House. According to Motley Fool, during Trump's first term from January 20, 2017 to January 20, 2021, these indices surged 57%, 70%, and 142% respectively. Since his second term began on January 20, 2025, they have risen 19%, 28%, and 35% respectively.
The growth of these indices has been attributed to various factors, including the artificial intelligence infrastructure build-out, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and record S&P 500 share buybacks. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed in December 2017, which reduced the peak marginal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, has also played a role in the record buybacks.
The Nasdaq Markets and Motley Fool both note the strong performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite during Trump's presidency.
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