Measuring the ‘Trump rally’ against past presidents

Barack H. Obama (D)

In office Jan. 20, 2009 to Jan. 20, 2017

Market performance first 12 months following Nov. 4, 2008 election: 4.1%
Rank: 10th

Market performance first 12 months following Nov. 6, 2012 election: 23.9%
Rank: 3rd

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