10 Presidents With the Best Stock Market Record

The Trump administration is finally in the books, and investors have been busy preparing for President Joe Biden, who was just sworn into office.

Investors are hopeful that the Biden administration will deliver a large stimulus package that will speed up the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and juice consumer spending. Additionally, renewable energy stocks, among other sectors, have gotten a boost since Biden’s victory, as the new president is expected to prioritize action on climate change and has already signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris climate agreement.

Stock market performance is a favorite metric among investors for measuring presidents, and though the commander in chief has little direct influence over the stock market, the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is an easy window into the economy during each president’s tenure.

Trump will finish his term with a solid 56% gain in the Dow. How does that compare with past presidents?

Keep reading to see the 10 presidents with the best stock market record, going back to the Great Depression.

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