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Wondering how upcoming elections should impact your investing strategy? Let’s break down past data for an answer 👇 Q: For starters, do results impact market performance? A: Not as much as you might think. Over the past 90 years, markets trended up during 8 Democratic presidencies and 8 Republican presidencies (Source: Bankrate.com) Q: Got it. So should I change my investing approach? A: No need! Data shows that people who kept contributing during election years typically did better than those who stayed out of the market. 🔗 Check out the full article on this topic: https://lnkd.in/esCFT9wh Nothing in this post should be construed as tax or investment advice. Any links provided to other server sites are offered as a matter of convenience and are not intended to imply that Wealthfront Advisers or its affiliates endorses, sponsors, promotes and/or is affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites, or endorses any information contained on those sites, unless expressly stated otherwise. Investing involves risk, including the possibility of loss. Past performance does not guarantee success. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage products and services provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

Our VP of Investment Research, Alex Michalka, shared our analysis with Bloomberg on how election results might impact investment performance. His take? Elections might introduce temporary market changes, but it’s important for investors to maintain a long-term view. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gQWWEtba Nothing in this post should be construed as tax or investment advice. Any links provided to other server sites are offered as a matter of convenience and are not intended to imply that Wealthfront Advisers or its affiliates endorses, sponsors, promotes and/or is affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites, or endorses any information contained on those sites, unless expressly stated otherwise. Investing involves risk, including the possibility of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage products and services provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

We built the Cash Account to be an ideal home for your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. Because your funds are easily accessible, even on weekends and holidays, it’s also a great place to let your cash earn a high APY up until the moment you need it. When you need to pay bills, your credit card, or even your mortgage, you can do so directly from your Cash Account. And if you’re saving for specific expenses, you can organize your cash into categories and even set up an automated savings plan to take the work out of saving for your goals. 💸 How are you thinking about the best way to optimize your cash? https://lnkd.in/gfspQhNx

Low APYs are for the birds. Our Cash Account earns you an industry-leading 4.50% APY through partner banks until you’re ready to invest. That’s 10x better than the national average. Head to our blog to learn more about our rate change. https://lnkd.in/gFxjeVkc

Our CEO David Fortunato joined the Fintech Leaders podcast to discuss how our mission to build a financial system that favors people, not institutions, drives our product strategy and business model. David also shared his journey from starting at Wealthfront as a junior software engineer to becoming our CEO – and how his reputation as “the most annoying engineer” helped him get there. Listen to the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g6UrE7GW Disclosure: Link provided is for convenience and does not imply endorsement by Wealthfront or its affiliates, unless stated otherwise. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage services provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

Recently, the Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate. This decision affects most consumer interest rates, so it’s normal to wonder what this change might mean for you.

The future is digital, and digital has won. That was one of the main takeaways from Alan Imberman, CFA's panel discussion at Bloomberg Live’s The Future Investor event in Dallas. Alan discussed the ongoing evolution in wealth management as young professionals continue to accumulate wealth, and how at Wealthfront, our digital approach helps our millennial clients meet their financial goals. Check out the full panel below: Disclosure: This communication is from an employee of Wealthfront Corporation. All investing involves risk. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Brokerage services are provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

Are mortgage rates on their way down? Probably not as much or as soon as you think. Read more from the Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/gtxG5vtJ Disclosure: Nothing in this communication should be construed as tax advice, an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of money you invest, and past performance does not guarantee future performance. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage products and services are provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Source: https://lnkd.in/gDAVReQJ

Swipe through to read what our experts suggest for your savings now that the Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates, then head to our blog to learn even more. https://lnkd.in/gB_EKiKW

Due to the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, today we have lowered the rate on our Cash Account from 5.00% to 4.50% APY through our partner banks. Even with this adjustment, the Cash Account still continues to give you an industry-leading APY of 4.50% until you’re ready to invest — one of the best in the market.