Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Worried about how the government shutdown affects your retirement investments? This data-driven analysis reveals what actually happens to the stock market during government shutdowns—and the results might surprise you.
We analyze all 6 government shutdowns lasting more than one day since 1990, examining stock market performance at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year intervals. Historical data shows that while short-term volatility occurs, long-term investors typically see minimal impact—and in some cases, above-average returns.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Government Shutdown Impact Overview
0:22 - Historical Government Shutdowns Since 1990
0:59 - Six Shutdowns That Lasted More Than One Day
1:48 - 2018-2019 Longest Shutdown Analysis (34 Days)
2:11 - Short-Term Performance: 1 Week & 1 Month Data
2:51 - Long-Term Market Behavior During Shutdowns
3:33 - S&P 500 Performance: 3, 6, and 12 Month Averages
4:48 - Shutdown Performance vs Normal Market Performance
6:16 - October Market Trends and Historical Patterns
7:30 - October Performance by Year-to-Date Returns
8:50 - Why October Is the Most Volatile Month
10:22 - Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
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Jazz Wealth Managers helps individuals and families achieve financial security through retirement planning and investing strategies. Our videos offer actionable guidance on navigating Roth IRA's, 401ks, IRAs, Social Security, and more. Whether you're approaching retirement or just getting started, learn how to make informed financial decisions for a prosperous future. Subscribe for more!
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Jazz Wealth Advisors was recently ranked #36 among financial advisors in the USA by USA Today (Financial Pros) as of April 2025. This ranking was published on 04/22/2025 and was prepared by the Financial Pros without any compensation paid by Jazz Wealth Advisors. The ranking is based on advisors with an AUM of up to $500M. Rankings and recognition from rating services are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance. For more information about the methodology used in this ranking and other important disclosures, please visit USAToday.com. Jazz Wealth Advisors is a registered fiduciary investment advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.
Worried about how the government shutdown affects your retirement investments? This data-driven analysis reveals what actually happens to the stock market during government shutdowns—and the results might surprise you.
We analyze all 6 government shutdowns lasting more than one day since 1990, examining stock market performance at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year intervals. Historical data shows that while short-term volatility occurs, long-term investors typically see minimal impact—and in some cases, above-average returns.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Government Shutdown Impact Overview
0:22 - Historical Government Shutdowns Since 1990
0:59 - Six Shutdowns That Lasted More Than One Day
1:48 - 2018-2019 Longest Shutdown Analysis (34 Days)
2:11 - Short-Term Performance: 1 Week & 1 Month Data
2:51 - Long-Term Market Behavior During Shutdowns
3:33 - S&P 500 Performance: 3, 6, and 12 Month Averages
4:48 - Shutdown Performance vs Normal Market Performance
6:16 - October Market Trends and Historical Patterns
7:30 - October Performance by Year-to-Date Returns
8:50 - Why October Is the Most Volatile Month
10:22 - Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
#GovernmentShutdown #StockMarket #RetirementInvesting
Jazz Wealth Managers helps individuals and families achieve financial security through retirement planning and investing strategies. Our videos offer actionable guidance on navigating Roth IRA's, 401ks, IRAs, Social Security, and more. Whether you're approaching retirement or just getting started, learn how to make informed financial decisions for a prosperous future. Subscribe for more!
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facebook.com/JazzWealth
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Jazz Wealth Advisors was recently ranked #36 among financial advisors in the USA by USA Today (Financial Pros) as of April 2025. This ranking was published on 04/22/2025 and was prepared by the Financial Pros without any compensation paid by Jazz Wealth Advisors. The ranking is based on advisors with an AUM of up to $500M. Rankings and recognition from rating services are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance. For more information about the methodology used in this ranking and other important disclosures, please visit USAToday.com. Jazz Wealth Advisors is a registered fiduciary investment advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.
