Good morning, traders.
You’d be shocked at how many people torpedo themselves because they can’t keep their political opinions off their trading screens.
I’ve seen it for years.
Doesn’t matter if a trader is hard left, deep right, or somewhere in the middle. Once they start trading based on what they think should happen, they’re toast.
I’m talking about people refusing to buy stocks during a Democratic administration because they think taxes are going up. Or loading up on defense stocks just because a Republican is president.
Kind of like Trump fans refusing to sell anything over the past six weeks just to show their support. Or haters adding shorts on Tuesday, calling for a Trump-induced Great Depression — only for the Nasdaq to rip 12% Wednesday.
They forget the one rule that hasn’t changed in 100 years: The market doesn’t care who you voted for.
And when you let your personal beliefs shape your trades, you’re not analyzing anymore — you’re reacting.
That’s a dangerous place to be. Especially now, with the headlines flying 24/7.
Let’s unpack this.
The Market Is Not Red or Blue — It’s Green
The stock market isn’t liberal. It’s not conservative. It’s capitalist.
It doesn’t care if you’re watching MSNBC or Fox News. The only thing it responds to is money.
Earnings, expectations, liquidity, risk, opportunity — that’s what drives price action.
Presidents come and go. Congress flips. The market keeps moving.
I’ve traded through five presidential administrations. I’ve made money under both major political parties.
You know why?
Because I don’t trade the news. I trade the reaction to the news.
There’s a massive difference.
You don’t make money being “right” about what you think should happen. You make money trading what’s actually happening.
People Love to Be Right — Even if It Costs Them
Here’s the brutal truth: A lot of people would rather lose money than admit their political beliefs don’t match market behavior.
I’ve seen traders short the market for four straight years under a president they didn’t like, convinced the economy would collapse.
Meanwhile, the indexes climbed higher and higher … and their accounts got smaller and smaller.
They weren’t trading the market. They were trading their resentment.
That’s emotional, not tactical. And emotional trading always leads to forced trades, oversized positions, missed exits, and bad habits.
This is not about ignoring macro policy. Of course, rates matter.
Tax policy matters. Trade decisions matter. But you have to separate what you want to happen from what’s actually playing out in price.
The market is a discounting machine. It looks ahead, not behind. It prices in expectations.
And a lot of what people freak out about politically? Already priced in or irrelevant to your time frame.
Use Politics as Context — Not a Compass
Smart traders can use political shifts to identify sectors that might benefit from policy changes.
That’s fair.
But they’re not married to the idea. If the charts don’t back it up, they walk away.
For example, if you think infrastructure spending is going to rise under a new administration, sure — look at steel and construction plays.
But don’t force the trade if the stocks aren’t setting up. Don’t load up just because someone you like won a debate.
Use politics as a lens, not a reason.
The second your political opinions become your trading thesis, you’re in trouble.
Stop Listening to Biased ‘Analysis’
Another trap? Letting cable news or Twitter “experts” shape your view of the market.
Every financial talking head has a slant. And most of them are paid to be loud, not accurate.
If you’re getting your market take from someone whose real job is getting clicks or ratings, that’s not analysis. It’s entertainment.
Look at the charts. Look at the volume. Look at the trend.
That’s the real story.
Traders who stay objective win over time. They’re not swinging wildly every time a political headline drops.
They’re watching the setups, managing risk, and trading their plan.
You don’t need to agree with who’s in office to make money while they’re there.
The Market Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings
This is the part most people don’t want to hear.
The market doesn’t care if you’re angry, hopeful, scared, or proud of your country. It doesn’t reward patriotism.
It rewards precision. Discipline. Timing.
You could be 100% right about a policy being terrible for the economy, and the market might still rally for the next 12 months.
You know what pays?
Not being stubborn. Not being emotional. Just being right enough — for long enough — to keep your edge and grow your account.
Strategy First
Leave your politics at the door.
I’m not saying don’t care. I’m saying don’t confuse your values with your strategy.
If you want to argue about policy, do it over coffee with your neighbor.
If you want to make money, trade the setups — not your feelings.
Smart traders adapt. They read price action. They don’t let ideology run their accounts.
You want to stay in this game? Be one of them.
– Jeff
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