SMART INVESTOR: What The Gov't Shutdown Means For The S&P 500

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		Home Tech Finance Markets Politics Strategy Entertainment Advertising Retail Sports Life Monday, September 30, 2013 S&P 500 Performance Before, During, And After The Last 17 Government Shutdowns Unless Congress can miraculously agree on a budget between now and midnight, we'll see the U.S. government shut down starting tomorrow. However, this is no reason to dump all of your stocks. Raymond James strategist Jeff Saut included this handy table from SentimenTrader of S&P 500 performance during the last 17 government shutdowns. The median return during a shutdown: -0.1%. And returns are positive 47% of the time. Remember, history is only a guide, never gospel. SEE ALSO: JPM's Tom Lee: Here Are 21 Cheap Stocks That Offer Double-Digit Returns Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.jobhuntportal11@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the Markets RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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