In recent times, there has not been a political event that has a profound effect on the financial markets than the upcoming United States presidential elections. According to the polls, the two major candidates are almost neck and neck, and there is extensive media coverage on the social, political and economical consequences should either one becomes President. On the investment front, there are countless articles and opinions in the news and on the internet about what to expect when a particular candidate wins, and a victory for different candidates spelt a different outcome for the financial markets. So with the polls showing a close fight, and the markets could go either way depending on the election results, what do you as an investor expect? In fact, no one knows what to expect. Back in June 2016, the results of the United Kingdom’s EU referendum (or the Brexit referendum) shocked the ......